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Melee (2014)

2–4 players · 20 min · age 10+ · ★ 5.8 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
20 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
5.8/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 10+ who like bluffing games — medium-light complexity, plays in 20 min.

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Melee board game box cover

About Melee

Bluff your way to the opponent's castle. Money is power, be careful when to spend it.

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BluffingMedievalTerritory BuildingWargame

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Auction/Bidding, Simultaneous Action Selection, Take That, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Rikki Tahta

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Melee FAQ

How many players is Melee?
Melee plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Melee take to play?
A game of Melee takes 20 min, at medium-light complexity (1.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Melee any good?
Melee rates 5.8/10 from 665 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / medieval game built around area majority / influence, area movement, auction/bidding.