How many players is Barbarossa?

Barbarossa plays with 3–4 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Barbarossa take to play?

A game of Barbarossa takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (1.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Barbarossa any good?

Barbarossa rates 6.3/10 from 1,419 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a deduction / fantasy game built around betting and bluffing, roll / spin and move, targeted clues.

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Barbarossa (1988)

3–4 players · 60 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.3 on BGG

Players: 3–4
Play time: 60 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.3/10

Best for 3–4 players aged 12+ who like deduction games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Barbarossa

Be a playdo sculptor in this artistic guessing game.

Deduction Fantasy Humor Party Game Word Game

Mechanics: Betting and Bluffing, Roll / Spin and Move, Targeted Clues · Designer: Klaus Teuber

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Barbarossa FAQ

How many players is Barbarossa?: Barbarossa plays with 3–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Barbarossa take to play?: A game of Barbarossa takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (1.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Barbarossa any good?: Barbarossa rates 6.3/10 from 1,419 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a deduction / fantasy game built around betting and bluffing, roll / spin and move, targeted clues.