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Highlander: The Board Game
2018
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- 2–6 players
- 20–40 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
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Highlander: The Board Game is a board game released in 2018 for 2–6 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Alessio Cavatore and Tamsin Caesar and its main mechanics are Player Elimination.
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About the game
Highlander: The Board Game is a quick-playing game in which you duel throughout the ages in order to be the last immortal standing. In the game, you choose an immortal from the timeless movie (or perhaps even new characters), collect allies, and live entire lives to give you the greatest chance at winning your duels — but you do not get to decide when exactly you will meet your foes on the battlefield. All you can do is prepare in the hope that you are the more powerful!
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- River Horse (Europe) Ltd
Questions and answers
Highlander: The Board Game supports 2–6 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 Highlander: The Board Game is 20–40 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 Highlander: The Board Game for ages 14 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.
Highlander: The Board Game has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Highlander: The Board Game belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination. 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 Highlander: The Board Game are: Alessio Cavatore and Tamsin Caesar. 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 Highlander: The Board Game 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.