Brandubh

Brandubh

  • Players: 2 players
  • Play time: 20 min
  • BGG rating: 6.8

About Brandubh

The actual traditional tafl game Brandubh or Brandub bears little or no resemblance to the modern game of the same name published as "Celtic Royal Chess". A leaflet with the rules to this game is linked to Hnefatafl.

Best with
2 players (BGG community)

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Brandubh FAQ

How many players can play Brandubh?

Brandubh plays with 2 players.

What is the best player count for Brandubh?

BoardGameGeek community voters say Brandubh is best with 2 players (7 votes).

How long does Brandubh take to play?

A game of Brandubh takes 20 min.

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