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Lionheart (1997)

2 players · 60 min · age 10+ · ★ 5.7 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
60 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
5.7/10

Best for 2 players aged 10+ who like medieval games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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Lionheart board game box cover

About Lionheart

Lionheart is a simple wargame that is like chess but with dice rolls that determine the success or failure of a capture move. There are seven different units: King, Knight, Archer, Heavy Infantry, Infantry, Mercenary, and Peasant. Each turn players can perform any 2 actions: move, turn, or attack. Foot units move one square forward per action. Mounted units move as many unblocked squares in front of them as they like. Units attack the square they are facing (archers attack an…

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Mechanics: Action Points, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Square Grid · Designer: Larry Harris

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Lionheart FAQ

How many players is Lionheart?
Lionheart plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 10 and up.
How long does Lionheart take to play?
A game of Lionheart takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (1.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Lionheart any good?
Lionheart rates 5.7/10 from 907 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a medieval / miniatures game built around action points, dice rolling, grid movement.