
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,232
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Tetrarchia
- 1–5 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2015

1974
Rules assistance for Conquest
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Conquest is a board game released in 1974 for 2–4 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Donald Benge and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement and Action Points.
Conquest was designed to be a diceless wargame. Its latest version updates the original with plastic units and a colorful map. Set in ancient times, Conquest has players utilizing troops, cavalry, chariots, elephants and ships to try to capture their opponents' fortifications or occupy the "quest" locations. The map is designed for point-to-point movement, and play hinges on a pool of action points that each side uses to move its different units. Conquest comes in two versions, one designed for four players and one designed exclusively for two.
Conquest supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Conquest is 120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Conquest for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Conquest has a complexity rating of 2.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Conquest belongs to these categories: Wargame, Abstract Strategy, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement and Action Points. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Conquest are: Donald Benge. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Conquest as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.