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En Garde! (2005)

2–6 players · 45 min · age 10+ · ★ 5.8 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
45 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
5.8/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 10+ who like card game games — light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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En Garde! board game box cover

About En Garde!

This is a game where 2-6 people are dueling it out in fencing matches. You have poise points which keep track of how "good looking" a character is. When you lose all of your poise points, and are a staggering mess, you can be stuck with a sword for the final blow and be killed. You can regain poise by doing things to help make you look better, such as wiping your brow, or tucking in your shirt. You can play cards to enhance your attacks or to defend against an oppon

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Mechanics: Card Game, Fighting, Renaissance · Designer: Cliff Bohm, Geoff Bottone, Colleen Skadl

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En Garde! FAQ

How many players is En Garde!?
En Garde! plays with 2–6 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does En Garde! take to play?
A game of En Garde! takes 45 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is En Garde! any good?
En Garde! rates 5.8/10 from 514 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / fighting game built around card game, fighting, renaissance.