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Sheriff of Nottingham: Arcane Scrolls
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- 2016
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Sheriff of Nottingham
2014
Rules assistance for Sheriff of Nottingham
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- 3–5 players
- 60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 3 players
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Sheriff of Nottingham is a board game released in 2014 for 3–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by André Zatz and Sérgio Halaban and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Role Playing.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Sheriff of Nottingham: Merry Men
- 3–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2017
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About the game
Prince John is coming to Nottingham! Players, in the role of merchants, see this as an opportunity to make quick profits by selling goods in the bustling city during the Prince's visit. However, players must first get their goods through the city gate, which is under the watch of the Sheriff of Nottingham. Should you play it safe with legal goods and make a profit, or risk it all by sneaking in illicit goods? Be mindful, though, as the Sheriff always has his eyes out for liars and tricksters and if he catches one, he very well may confiscate those goods for himself! In Sheriff of Nottingham, players will not only be able to experience Nottingham as a merchant of the city, but each turn one player will step into the shoes of the Sheriff himself. Players declare goods they wish to bring into the city, goods that are secretly stored in their burlap sack. The Sheriff must then determine who gets into the city with their goods, who gets inspected, and who may have their goods confiscated! The game ends after all players have had two chances (three chances in a three-player game) to play as the Sheriff. At the end of the last round, all players discard any cards they have in hand—those cards are not worth any points! Then, reveal their Contraband cards and count up your score. The player with the highest score wins. Do you have what it takes to be seen as an honest merchant? Will you make a deal with the Sheriff to let you in? Or will you persuade the Sheriff to target another player while you quietly slip by the gate? Declare your goods, negotiate deals, and be on the lookout for the Sheriff of Nottingham!
Mechanics
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Publishers
- Edge Entertainment
- Kaissa Chess & Games
- Broadway Toys LTD
- Galápagos Jogos
- ADC Blackfire Entertainment
- asmodee
- Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- Siam Board Games
- Reflexshop
- Lavka Games
- Asterion Press
- CMON Global Limited
- Lex Games
- IELLO
- Fantasmagoria
- Cool Mini Or Not
- Arcane Wonders
Questions and answers
Sheriff of Nottingham supports 3–5 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 Sheriff of Nottingham 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 Sheriff of Nottingham for ages 14 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.
Sheriff of Nottingham 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.
Sheriff of Nottingham belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Role Playing. 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 Sheriff of Nottingham are: André Zatz and Sérgio Halaban. 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 Sheriff of Nottingham 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.