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San Guo Sha: Kingdom Wars
2012
Rules assistance for San Guo Sha: Kingdom Wars
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–12 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for San Guo Sha: Kingdom Wars
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San Guo Sha: Kingdom Wars is a board game released in 2012 for 2–12 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by KayaK and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
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About the game
Another variant of the ever popular game by YOKA games. This takes San Guo Sha to the next level with each player choosing 2 heroes. Double the abilities, the chaos and the excitement! Instead of 'copying' bang, with sheriffs, outlaws etc, like the original San Guo Sha does, now players team and ally against each other based on the different factions that they had from their heroes, all taken directly from the famous Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The goal is simply, survive till the end, by killing off all your opponents.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- YOKA Games
Questions and answers
San Guo Sha: Kingdom Wars supports 2–12 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 San Guo Sha: Kingdom Wars is 30 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 San Guo Sha: Kingdom Wars 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.
San Guo Sha: Kingdom Wars has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
San Guo Sha: Kingdom Wars belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. 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 San Guo Sha: Kingdom Wars are: KayaK. 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 San Guo Sha: Kingdom Wars 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.