
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,377
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Legends of the Three Kingdoms
- 2–10 players
- 40 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2007

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War of the Three Kingdoms: Kingdom Wars is a board game released in 2019 for 2–12 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by KayaK and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Team-Based Game.
You are about to enter into a world that combines the elements of role playing, battle, strategy, deception amidst the political struggle between kingdoms. Are you creating the next big disaster? Or will you build an illustrious kingdom with your achievements? This game allows you to play as the Warlords from the historic era of the Three Kingdoms. Experience this fun and exhilarating game over and over again. War of the Three Kingdoms: Kingdom Wars will let you relive these times in the brutal battlefield! In the game, players emerge as forces according to the countries their selected Generals belong to, until the emergence of individual forces called "Ambitionists". Players deploy their combination of Generals, if they manage to get a perfect pair of Generals, there will be additional advantages given to such players, this will also help players to understand the relationships according to the world famous novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Are you ready to lead your force to victory?
War of the Three Kingdoms: Kingdom Wars supports 2–12 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: Kingdom Wars is 20–40 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: Kingdom Wars for ages 18 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: Kingdom Wars 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: Kingdom Wars belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Team-Based Game. 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: Kingdom Wars 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: Kingdom Wars 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.