- BGG rank
- BGG #1,819
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Warrior Knights
- 2–6 players
- 120–240 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2006
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,300
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Warrior Knights
1985
Rules assistance for Warrior Knights
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 180 min
- 10+
- Complexity 3.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Warrior Knights
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Warrior Knights is a board game released in 1985 for 2–6 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Derek Carver and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Voting.
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About the game
Players vie against each other to take over as many cities on the map as they can. The player who controls more than half of the un-razed cities of the kingdom wins. Warrior Knights is a game where players use armies to conquer cities and rout opposing forces. Cities provide income which pays for armies and city improvements. The interesting aspect of the game, though, is the Assembly where players vote on various motions drawn from the deck of Assembly cards. These motions are mainly for titles and appointments such as governors, ambassadors and other offices which give the holder additional troops, or for concessions which create additional income for the holder. As in any game of this nature, alliances are forged and broken between players in order to further goals until one player emerges victorious. Re-implemented by: Warrior Knights
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Games Workshop Ltd.
Questions and answers
Warrior Knights supports 2–6 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 Warrior Knights is 180 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 Warrior Knights for ages 10 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.
Warrior Knights has a complexity rating of 3.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Warrior Knights belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Territory Building. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Voting. 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 Warrior Knights are: Derek Carver. 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 Warrior Knights 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.