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Anachronism

Anachronism

The History Channel · 2005
2–45 min12+ yrs1.7/5 complexity6.1 BGG#9.344 BGG1,2 KCouples
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A non-random collectible combat game presented by The History Channel and TriKing Games, Anachronism allows you to take control of some of the greatest warriors in history and pit them against each other in a one-on-one battle to the death.

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Anachronism box art
official art · The History Channel

A non-random collectible combat game presented by The History Channel and TriKing Games, Anachronism allows you to take control of some of the greatest warriors in history and pit them against each other in a one-on-one battle to the death.

Anachronism began with a 2-player starter set pitting Japanese warrior Musashi against the Norse legend Beowulf. The game now includes cards featuring such notables as Julius Caesar, Sun Tzu, Spartacus, Alexander the Great, Blackbeard and Genghis Khan, as well as weapons and armor from various eras.

Decks can be added-to with various booster packs, each of which include a set selection of cards initially focusing on Greek, Japanese, Norse, and Roman heroes, with other periods of history, including the eras of Genghis Khan and Richard the Lionheart,now in the mix. And of course, historical accuracy within the cards is sure to be high, as the game does bear the seal of approval from The History Channel.

Variant formats exist for more than 2 players, and some cards in the game are geared toward multi-player games.

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity1.7 / 5
BGG rating6.1 / 10
Vibe
Couples
Language dependence
Some text — easily memorized
🌐 plays without English
Play time
5 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#9.344

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Q4How many players does Anachronism support?
Anachronism is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Anachronism take?
A game of Anachronism takes about 5 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Anachronism for?
Anachronism is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Anachronism?
Anachronism has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.7 out of 5.
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