
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,732
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Crossbows and Catapults
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 1983

1987
Rules assistance for Legend of Camelot
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Legend of Camelot is a board game released in 1987 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Ray Frigard and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Dice Rolling.
From the back of the box: "Relive the Legend of Camelot by commanding a valiant force of knights, ships, mighty catapults, a dragon and dragon slayer. Lay siege on your opponent's castle while you defend your kingdom from invading forces." Game includes four plastic castle with working drawbridges and many colored plastic pieces for the various units. The game board is fairly large with river ways, roadways, fields, and forest all neatly squared off to fit within grid spaces. Play is fairly simple "roll and move" warfare with various ranged or melee attributes per unit. Only 1 sheet of rules (front and back).
Legend of Camelot 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 Legend of Camelot is 45 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 Legend of Camelot for ages 8 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.
Legend of Camelot has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Legend of Camelot belongs to these categories: Fighting and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Dice Rolling. 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 Legend of Camelot are: Ray Frigard. 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 Legend of Camelot 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.