Merlin
- Players: 2–4 players
- Play time: 75 min
- BGG rating: 7.1
About Merlin
King Arthur is searching for a worthy heir. Together with Merlin, he tries to find the best candidate among the Knights of the Round Table. In Merlin, players move their knights or Merlin with the help of dice around the action ring to get the most desired actions. While the knights are only moved by the corresponding player, Merlin can be moved by all players, which makes integrating Merlin in one's plan a tricky endeavor. There are multiple ways to score victory points such as defeating barbarians, building manors in the surrounding area and increasing one's influence in the six counties. Additionally, players can fulfill task cards during their turn to get more victory points. The player who plans his actions most efficiently will ultimately have the most points and thus will be the royal successor of King Arthur.
- Released
- 2017
- Designers
- Stefan Feld, Michael Rieneck
- Age
- 14+
- Best with
- 3 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
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How many players can play Merlin?
Merlin plays with 2–4 players.
What is the best player count for Merlin?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Merlin is best with 3 players (81 votes).
How long does Merlin take to play?
A game of Merlin takes 75 min.
What age is Merlin for?
The recommended minimum age for Merlin is 14+.
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