
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Warriors of God: War by Proxy
- 2 players
- 90 min
- 2010

2008
Rules assistance for Warriors of God: The Wars of England & France, 1135-1453
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Warriors of God: The Wars of England & France, 1135-1453 is a board game released in 2008 for 1–2 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Adam Starkweather and Makoto Nakajima and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Simulation.
International Game Series game from Multi-Man Publishing. The 100 Years War was a pivotal event in medieval European history. In Warriors of God, Multi-Man Publishing and Game Journal Magazine have joined hands to bring a unique perspective to this conflict. As always, playability matched with historical accuracy has been achieved to a remarkable degree. Players move their leaders and units using a unique impulse game system that shows both the strategy and tactics of the period. The game also recreates the massive swings of fortune which were so much a part of the Hundred Years War. Even with such a simple and easily learned system, all the special rules necessary to give players a full feel for the period are here: archers, Joan of Arc, and much, much more. Warriors of God was designed by Makoto Nakajima, English development was by Adam Starkweather, with graphic design by Mark Mahaffey and counter illustrations by Niko Eskubi.
Warriors of God: The Wars of England & France, 1135-1453 supports 1–2 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 Warriors of God: The Wars of England & France, 1135-1453 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 Warriors of God: The Wars of England & France, 1135-1453 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.
Warriors of God: The Wars of England & France, 1135-1453 has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Warriors of God: The Wars of England & France, 1135-1453 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Simulation. 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 Warriors of God: The Wars of England & France, 1135-1453 are: Adam Starkweather and Makoto Nakajima. 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 Warriors of God: The Wars of England & France, 1135-1453 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.