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The Legend of Landlock
1995
Rules assistance for The Legend of Landlock
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for The Legend of Landlock
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The Legend of Landlock is a board game released in 1995 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Edith Schlichting and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
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About the game
In this quick 2-player game, you take turns placing tiles that depict either bridges or streams, ultimately forming a 6x6 square. You score points by connecting your path (or stream) to as many sides of the square as possible, and by isolating your opponent's stream (or path). As you may have to place tiles that not only help you (and hinder your opponent), but also tiles that may hinder you (and help your opponent), there is a depth of strategy that is belied by whimsical art of the cardboard tiles. Similar to Carcassonne and Ta Yü, but plays more quickly. 2nd Place 1989 Hippodice Spieleautorenwettbewerb. 2002 Mensa Select
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Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- AMIGO
- Gamewright
- Edith Schlichting Company
Questions and answers
The Legend of Landlock supports 2–4 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 The Legend of Landlock is 20 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 The Legend of Landlock 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.
The Legend of Landlock has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
The Legend of Landlock belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement. 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 The Legend of Landlock are: Edith Schlichting. 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 The Legend of Landlock 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.