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War of the Three Kingdoms: Return of the Legends
- 2–10 players
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- BGG rank
- BGG #16,909
- BGG rating
- 6.9
War of the Three Kingdoms
2018
Rules assistance for War of the Three Kingdoms
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–10 players
- 40 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for War of the Three Kingdoms
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War of the Three Kingdoms is a board game released in 2018 for 2–10 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by KayaK and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Role Playing.
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About the game
Ancient history of China presents a century's worth of prolonged chaos and war in the story of Three Kingdoms. The war has also witnessed the birth of numerous warlords in known for their unique abilities, such as Guan Yu and Zhao Yun, generals from the Shu Kingdom, exhibiting the traits of courage, loyalty and righteousness. Military strategists Zhuge Liang and the cunning ruler of Wei Kingdom, Cao Cao, whose brilliance that have inspired many with their philosophies. War of the Three Kingdoms has allowed players to assume the identities of these warlords in the game. We bring the factors of role play, strategy and deception along with multiple other elements to create an exciting game that can be enjoyed with many other players. —description from the publisher This version (WTK) replaced the phased out Legends of the Three Kingdoms (LTK). The alternate gameplay mode of "Kingdom Wars" is only available in English under the WTK name.
Designers
Publishers
- YOKA Games
- Lanlalen
Questions and answers
War of the Three Kingdoms supports 2–10 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 War of the Three Kingdoms is 40 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 War of the Three Kingdoms 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.
War of the Three Kingdoms 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.
War of the Three Kingdoms belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, 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 War of the Three Kingdoms 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 War of the Three Kingdoms 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.