
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,932
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Senji
- 3–6 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2008

Rules assistance for Shadows over Camelot: Sir Bedivere, the 8th Knight
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Shadows over Camelot: Sir Bedivere, the 8th Knight is an expansion for Shadows over Camelot released in 2005 for 3–7 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Bruno Cathala and Serge Laget and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management.
The 8th Knight was part of the (German) Spielbox-Magazin Number 3/2005. It was also included in: - Game Master Magazine, issue n°0 (Italian) - Jeux sur un Plateau, issue n°16 (French) - Games International issue n°22. Subsequently, the miniature along with the character card and an orange die appeared in Shadows over Camelot: Merlin's Company.
Shadows over Camelot: Sir Bedivere, the 8th Knight supports 3–7 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 Shadows over Camelot: Sir Bedivere, the 8th Knight is 60 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 Shadows over Camelot: Sir Bedivere, the 8th Knight 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.
Shadows over Camelot: Sir Bedivere, the 8th Knight has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Shadows over Camelot: Sir Bedivere, the 8th Knight belongs to these categories: Adventure, Medieval, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Hand Management. 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 Shadows over Camelot: Sir Bedivere, the 8th Knight are: Bruno Cathala and Serge Laget. 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 Shadows over Camelot: Sir Bedivere, the 8th Knight as an expansion for Shadows over Camelot. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Shadows over Camelot to use it. Check that your edition of Shadows over Camelot is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.