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Hordes (2006)

2–8 players · 60 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.5 on BGG

Players
2–8
Play time
60 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.5/10

Best for 2–8 players aged 12+ who like book games — medium complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Hordes

Hordes can be viewed as either an expansion to Warmachine, or a totally separate game using the same system. Either way, it contains four new factions and is based on the same system. It is 100% compatible with Warmachine. Rather than the steampunk theme of Warmachine, Hordes focuses on the more primitive tribal powers: Trollblood, Skorne, Legion of Everblight, Circle Orboros, Farrow (pig-men) and Gatormen. They wage war with great warbeasts in place of warjacks and, instead …

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Hordes FAQ

How many players is Hordes?
Hordes plays with 2–8 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Hordes take to play?
A game of Hordes takes 60 min, at medium complexity (3.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Hordes any good?
Hordes rates 7.5/10 from 463 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a book / fantasy game built around variable player powers.