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- BGG rank
- BGG #17,863
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Macbeth
2018
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- 2–5 players
- 30–45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 2 players
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Macbeth is a board game released in 2018 for 2–5 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Enrique Dueñas González and its main mechanics are Take That, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling.
About the game
The Scottish court is a bloody mess! Barons and knights crush their heads with blunt objects, the witches don't stop talking and even Shakespeare himself has forgot his lines. And what about you? Will you be able to survive the ruckus and get to the throne? Macbeth is a crazy dice game from 2 to 5 players, very short and intense. Each player secretly supports several noble characters. A player will win if, at the end of the game, one of his nobles is king. But, BEHOLD! Do not think that it will be easy! if you want the crown, you will have to take risks, lie, bribe and stab every fool who cross your path. Also, if you have bad luck in the dice rolls, you will lose everything you have won before one would say "break a leg". Get ready for a game full of noise and fury that signifies ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! ••• ¡¡La corte Escocesa es un puñetero caos!! Barones y caballeros se machacan la cabeza con objetos contundentes, las brujas no paran de parlotear y hasta el propio Shakespeare ha perdido el hilo de la obra. ¿Y tú? ¿Serás capaz de sobrevivir al jaleo y hacerte con el trono? Macbeth! es un loquísimo juego de dados de 2 a 5 jugadores con partidas cortas e intensas. Cada jugador apoya en secreto a una serie de nobles. Ganará el jugador que consiga, al final de la partida, que uno de sus nobles sea rey. No creas que va a ser fácil: si quieres la corona tendrás que arriesgarte, mentir, sobornar y apuñalar a todos los que se crucen en tu camino. Además, como tengas mala suerte en los dados, perderás todo lo que has ganado antes de lo que se dice "rómpete una pierna". ¡Prepárate para un juego lleno de ruido y furia que no significa ABSOLUTAMENTE NADA!
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Macbeth supports 2–5 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 Macbeth is 30–45 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 Macbeth for ages 12 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.
Macbeth has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Macbeth belongs to these categories: Humor, Party Game, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Take That, Push Your Luck, 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 Macbeth 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 Macbeth 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.