How many players is Shakespeare?

Shakespeare plays with 1–4 players, ages 13 and up.

How long does Shakespeare take to play?

A game of Shakespeare takes 20–90 min, at medium complexity (3.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Shakespeare rates 7.4/10 from 3,889 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a renaissance game built around action points, auction/bidding, card drafting.

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1–4 players · 20–90 min · age 13+ · ★ 7.4 on BGG

Best for 1–4 players aged 13+ who like renaissance games — medium complexity, plays in 20–90 min.

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How many players is Shakespeare?: Shakespeare plays with 1–4 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does Shakespeare take to play?: A game of Shakespeare takes 20–90 min, at medium complexity (3.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Shakespeare any good?: Shakespeare rates 7.4/10 from 3,889 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a renaissance game built around action points, auction/bidding, card drafting.