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Hexcalibur
2017
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- 2 players
- 20–50 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 2 players
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Hexcalibur is a board game released in 2017 for 2 players, 20–50 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Enrique Dueñas González and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: Hexcalibur is an abstract wargame for two players, with an average duration of 40 minutes per game. The action takes place in the first and convulsive years of the reign of Arthur Pendragon. The round table doesn't exist yet and the land is torn by a war between the kingdom of Logres, the forces of Cumbria and the mysterious pagan warriors. You can recruit men and beasts, make use of Merlin's powers, and even brandish the mythical sword Excalibur. During the game, players place hexagons (representing their troops) over different territories. If you place similar troops next to each other, they will form chains, improving their effectiveness in combat. When a territory has as many hexagons as its population limit, a battle takes place. Win battles in order to conquer the different regions of Britannia ... but be very careful with the dragons!! ••• Hexcalibur es un juego de guerra abstracto para 2 jugadores, con una duración media de 40 minutos por partida. La acción transcurre en los primeros y convulsos años del reinado de Arturo Pendragón. La mesa redonda aún no existe y la nación está dividida por una guerra entre el reino de Logres, los ejércitos de Cumbria y los misteriosos guerreros paganos. Podrás reclutar hombres y bestias, hacer uso de los poderes de Merlín e incluso blandir la mítica espada Excalibur. Durante la partida, los jugadores colocan hexágonos (que representan sus tropas) sobre distintos territorios. Si sitúas tropas similares unas junto a las otras, estas formarán cadenas, mejorando su efectividad en combate. Cuándo un territorio tiene tantos hexágonos encima como su límite de población, tiene lugar una batalla. Gana batallas para conquistar las distintas regiones de Britannia... ¡¡pero ten mucho cuidado con los dragones!!
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Questions and answers
Hexcalibur 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 Hexcalibur is 20–50 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 Hexcalibur 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.
Hexcalibur has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Hexcalibur belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Wargame. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Hexcalibur are: Enrique Dueñas González. 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 Hexcalibur 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.