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Romance of the Three Kingdoms Card Game
1999
Rules assistance for Romance of the Three Kingdoms Card Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.6/5
Rules assistant for Romance of the Three Kingdoms Card Game
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms Card Game is a board game released in 1999 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Christopher Woo, Solomon Au Yeung, and Fritz Pang and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
From the publisher: No era in the millennia of Chinese History is as fascinating as that of the Three Kingdoms. It was a time of trouble, which gave birth to the most daring warriors, to strategists of unrivaled cunning, to many a legendary rogue — all household figures throughout Asia. Now, with 117 cards and one d6, it is your turn to rise to the highest challenge! The fate of the Empire lies in your hands. The game does not only rely on sound tactics, it also promotes interaction between the players, who can strike a deal at any time. No two games can ever be the same: each one is a challenge, a renewed test of nerve and skills! The first player to have 6 points worth of land at the beginning of his turn is declared the winner. Hong Kong edition published 1999 in Chinese; US English edition published 2001.
Editions
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms Card GameenRomancing Cathay1999
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Publishers
- Romancing Cathay
Questions and answers
Romance of the Three Kingdoms Card 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 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Card Game is 120 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 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Card Game 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.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Medieval, and Negotiation. Its main mechanics are Hand Management 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 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Card Game are: Christopher Woo, Solomon Au Yeung, and Fritz Pang. 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 Romance of the Three Kingdoms Card 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.