Merlin (Kickstarter Special)

Board Game Geek Rating: 6.41, Avg Player Rating: 7.13. This is the Kickstarter Edition of the Merlin Board Game from 2017, suitable for 2 to 4 players. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. King Arthur is on a quest to find a worthy heir. With Merlin's help, they look for the best candidate among the Knights of the Round Table. In this game, players roll dice to move their knights or Merlin around the action ring to perform desired actions. Knights are moved by their corresponding players, while all players can move Merlin, adding a strategic twist. There are many ways to score victory points, like defeating barbarians, building manors, and increasing influence in the six counties. Players can also complete task cards during their turns for extra points. The most strategic player will become King Arthur's royal successor. At TheGameSteward, we're happy to support campaigns and offer games like this online. A significant portion of your spending on Merlin will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have any purchase questions or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.

To play Merlin, first set up the game board with all the pieces, including the knights and Merlin. Each player gets their own knights. The goal is to score the most victory points. You'll roll dice to move your knights or Merlin around the action ring. Try to choose actions that will help you defeat barbarians, build manors, increase your influence in the counties, and complete task cards. Remember, all players can move Merlin, so you need to plan how to use him in your strategy. This is the Kickstarter Edition, and paid add - ons from the campaign aren't included unless specified. When you're done playing, keep all the pieces in a safe place to avoid losing them. If the pieces get dirty, you can gently clean them with a dry cloth. Have fun playing and may you become King Arthur's royal successor!