
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,869
- BGG rating
- 6.0
GrumbleStone
- 1–4 players
- 25–40 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2025

Rules assistance for Of Knights and Ninjas: Medieval Legends
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Of Knights and Ninjas: Medieval Legends is an expansion for Of Knights and Ninjas released in 2020 for 2–6 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Josh McBride and its main mechanics are Card Play Conflict Resolution.
Another mini-expansion trilogy for Of Knights and Ninjas: Medieval Legends, adding ten personages from legend, from Beowulf to King Arthur, each with a special ability. Eastern Warriors: adding four characters to deflect attacks or steal cards. Events: four events from the glorious crusade to the horrible plague, that affect all players. A bonus card, the Torch, to burn down those pesky ladders and catapults. Plus ten cards to add to the base game to keep the deck balanced.
Of Knights and Ninjas: Medieval Legends 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 Of Knights and Ninjas: Medieval Legends 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 Of Knights and Ninjas: Medieval Legends 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.
Of Knights and Ninjas: Medieval Legends belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Card Play Conflict Resolution. 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 Of Knights and Ninjas: Medieval Legends are: Josh McBride. 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 Of Knights and Ninjas: Medieval Legends as an expansion for Of Knights and Ninjas. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Of Knights and Ninjas to use it. Check that your edition of Of Knights and Ninjas is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.