
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,544
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Battles of Westeros
- 2 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2010

2023
Rules assistance for Gohut
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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Gohut is a board game released in 2023 for 2 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement.
Tiuma, our beloved city-state, will fall from grace unless we put an end to the gohut threat. Get your troops ready, sharpen your wits, and attack their nests. The general who claims the most gohut's heads will be rewarded. Based on the book "the dance of the gohut" Gohut is born, a strategy board game for two players in which each general must direct their troops towards the gohut camp trying to avoid the rival army. On alternate turns, players must move, attack or rest one of their 3 chosen units set up on the board, following their unit's movement rules and then flip their unit token which will grant different moves or attacks for next turns, and if within range of the gohut camp will be able to capture one. The player who manages to catch three gohut or has more captures when one of the players loses 6 units will be the winner.
Gohut supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Gohut is 10–30 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 Gohut 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.
Gohut has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Gohut belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Novel-based. Its main mechanics are Grid Movement. 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 catalogue lists Gohut 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.