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Barbacan

Barbacan

(Self-Published) · 1973
2–690 min8+ yrs1.3/5 complexity5.6 BGG#26.457 BGG92PartyFamilyStrategy
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How do you play Barbacan?

The game can be played by two to six players. They try to be the first to get their men from the board's circumference into the castle by moving the pieces along the defined lines.

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Barbacan box art
official art · (Self-Published)

The game can be played by two to six players. They try to be the first to get their men from the board's circumference into the castle by moving the pieces along the defined lines. An edition published in the 1920s also permitted to move them around the two circles outside the castle, which were omitted from later designs.

game anatomy
Complexity1.3 / 5
BGG rating5.6 / 10
Vibe
PartyFamilyStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
90 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#26.457
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Barbacan cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Barbacan cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Barbacan?
Barbacan is a abstract strategy game, for 2–6 players, taking ~90 minutes, featuring area movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Barbacan — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Barbacan support?
Barbacan is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Barbacan take?
A game of Barbacan takes about 90 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Barbacan for?
Barbacan is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Barbacan?
Barbacan has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.3 out of 5.

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