Pikemen
- Players: 2–4 players
- Play time: 15 min
- BGG rating: 7.0
About Pikemen
Pikemen is a game that uses Icehouse Pieces and a standard 8×8 board. Pieces are warriors with long spears known as "Pikes." Each turn a Pikeman may charge in the direction he is pointing (move any number of spaces in a straight line) and then reorient his pike in a different direction, including straight up for defense. When in defense, a piece can only be captured by a larger piece. When pointing, a piece may be captured by any other piece. Captured pieces are worth different points depending on their size: 1 for small, 2 for medium, 3 for large. The player who captures a number of enemy Pikemen worth a given amount first wins-- usually 12 points.
- Released
- 1997
- Designer
- Jacob Davenport
- Age
- 8+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
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How many players can play Pikemen?
Pikemen plays with 2–4 players.
What is the best player count for Pikemen?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Pikemen is best with 2 players (7 votes).
How long does Pikemen take to play?
A game of Pikemen takes 15 min.
What age is Pikemen for?
The recommended minimum age for Pikemen is 8+.
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