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Song of Blades and Heroes: Revised Edition
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Song of Arthur and Merlin
2008
Rules assistance for Song of Arthur and Merlin
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Song of Arthur and Merlin
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Song of Arthur and Merlin is a board game released in 2008 for 2 players and 45 minutes per game. It was designed by Andrea Sfiligoi and Daniel Mersey and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
An Arthurian supplement for Song of Blades and Heroes: Revised Edition by Arthurian author Daniel Mersey, featuring section on the historical Dark Ages king, the Welsh legendary king, and the Hollywood king. A copy of Song of Blades and Heroes is required to play. THIS GAME HAS NOW BEEN UPDATED AS A STANDALONE - YOU NO LONGER NEED EXTRA RULEBOOKS TO PLAY!
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Ganesha Games
Questions and answers
Song of Arthur and Merlin supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Song of Arthur and Merlin is 45 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.
Song of Arthur and Merlin has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Song of Arthur and Merlin belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers 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 Song of Arthur and Merlin are: Andrea Sfiligoi and Daniel Mersey. 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 Song of Arthur and Merlin 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.