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Light Sword

Light Sword

Games Workshop Ltd. · 1978
2–830 min12+ yrs5.0 BGG8
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A science fiction themed dueling game, loosely related to Rapier & Dagger by the same designer. Published in White Dwarf issue 10. Players create characters and have them fight.

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Light Sword box art
official art · Games Workshop Ltd.

A science fiction themed dueling game, loosely related to Rapier & Dagger by the same designer. Published in White Dwarf issue #10.

Players create characters and have them fight. Could have been used as the basis of a simple combat system for an RPG, but never was. If players wanted to allow characters to gain experience, it was recommended that the system in Rapier & Dagger be used.

game anatomy
BGG rating5.0 / 10
Play time
30 min
Players
2–8
Recommended age
12+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Light Sword cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Light Sword cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Light Sword?
Light Sword is a fighting game, for 2–8 players, taking ~30 minutes, featuring paper-and-pencil. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Light Sword — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Light Sword support?
Light Sword is played by 2–8 players.
Q5How long does a game of Light Sword take?
A game of Light Sword takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Light Sword for?
Light Sword is recommended from age 12.

Right now, none of the shops we track sells Light Sword new.

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