Zargos

Zargos

  • Players: 2–6 players
  • Play time: 120 min
  • BGG rating: 6.3

About Zargos

Principle of the game: The players' goal is to conquer the capital of the kingdom of Zargos. Each participant is found at the head of a race : Dragons, Spiders, winged knights, monks, Amazons. The world Zargos consists of 5 continents and 11 kingdoms. The central province contains the players' goal: the Forbidden City, the capital of Zargos. In each game round, a player can perform attacks (with his troops) from the territories he occupies, then rearrange his forces. Controlling a territory give points and these points are used to buy reinforcements and boats. The control of an entire kingdom allows to buy magic cards. These cards have magical effects affecting some aspect of the game. Each race has characteristics and features that confer advantages in combat or reorganization. Combats are resolved with D6 and the results depends on the number of units participating in the fight. When someone occupies the 4 central areas of the kingdom of Zargos it is declared winner !

Released
1990
Designers
Jean-Louis Chantreau, C. LaCroix, Duccio Vitale
Age
12+
Best with
5 or 6 players (BGG community)

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Zargos FAQ

How many players can play Zargos?

Zargos plays with 2–6 players.

What is the best player count for Zargos?

BoardGameGeek community voters say Zargos is best with 5 or 6 players (3 votes).

How long does Zargos take to play?

A game of Zargos takes 120 min.

What age is Zargos for?

The recommended minimum age for Zargos is 12+.

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