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Byzantium (2005)

2–4 players · 120–180 min · age 13+ · ★ 6.8 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
120–180 min
Age
13+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.8/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 13+ who like medieval games — medium complexity, plays in 120–180 min.

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About Byzantium

Play both sides against the middle as you determine Constantinople's survival.

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MedievalPoliticalWargame

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, Worker Placement · Designer: Martin Wallace

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Byzantium FAQ

How many players is Byzantium?
Byzantium plays with 2–4 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does Byzantium take to play?
A game of Byzantium takes 120–180 min, at medium complexity (3.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Byzantium any good?
Byzantium rates 6.8/10 from 1,224 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a medieval / political game built around area majority / influence, dice rolling, point to point movement.