Ben Hur
- Players: 2–6 players
- Play time: 90 min
- BGG rating: 6.6
About Ben Hur
A chariot racing game designed by Carabande's Jean de Poel. Player move their chariots by playing cards from their hand, and then using the appropriate miniature wargame-style ruler to move his chariot forward. Movement cards may be drawn from the standard deck or a higher-risk-higher-reward deck. There are also rules for engaging your competitors in dirty tricks such as whipping them to distraction. First player to complete a full lap wins.
- Released
- 1987
- Designer
- Jean du Poël
- Age
- 10+
- Best with
- 4, 5 or 6 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play Ben Hur?
Ben Hur plays with 2–6 players.
What is the best player count for Ben Hur?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Ben Hur is best with 4, 5 or 6 players (2 votes).
How long does Ben Hur take to play?
A game of Ben Hur takes 90 min.
What age is Ben Hur for?
The recommended minimum age for Ben Hur is 10+.
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