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Hordes of the Things (1991)

2–6 players · 45 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.3 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
45 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
7.3/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 12+ who like fantasy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About Hordes of the Things

A fantasy miniatures game that is based on the same system as De Bellis Antiquitatis: Quick Play Wargame Rules with Army Lists for Ancient and Medieval Battles and De Bellis Multitudinis: Wargames Rules for Ancient and Medieval Battles – 3000 BC to 1500 AD. The first edition was published in 1991, with a much more clearly written second edition being published in 2002. The game consists of a single rulebook.

Hordes of the Things box

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FantasyFightingMiniaturesWargame

Mechanics: Action Points, Dice Rolling, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Philip C. Barker, Sue Laflin Barker, Richard Bodley Scott

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Hordes of the Things FAQ

How many players is Hordes of the Things?
Hordes of the Things plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Hordes of the Things take to play?
A game of Hordes of the Things takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Hordes of the Things any good?
Hordes of the Things rates 7.3/10 from 253 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a fantasy / fighting game built around action points, dice rolling, variable player powers.