Cover art for Furor Barbarus

Furor Barbarus

2013 · BGG
Avg rating
6.94
Bayes rating
5.53
Weight
1.30 (Light)
Players
2
Playtime
1 hr
Ratings count
49

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Description

Furor Barbarus is a an introductory level tactical medieval wargame. This is the fourth module of the "A la Charge!" series. Each turn is composed of 6 phases: Movement of Player 1 Combat of Player 1 Movement of Player 2 Combat of Player 2 Check victory conditions Advance the Turn Marker Four battles are included: Campus Mauriacus, 451 (Romans & Allies vs. Huns & Allies) Soissons, 486 (Franks vs. Romans) Tolbiac, 496 (Franks vs. Alamans) Vouillé, 507 (Franks vs. Wisigoths) Many wargame concepts are introduced like Zone of Control, moving from hexagon to hexagon, command, firing long distance or close combat (melee), checking morale and retreating. A battle lasts between 30-60 mins.

Play mode

Competitive

Game type

Wargame Family / kids game Board game

What it’s about

Fantasy & myth History, politics & real-world conflict

Publishers

Vae Victis

Designers

Florent Coupeau