Records of Three Kingdoms 190-280 (2011)

About this game

Records of Three Kingdoms 190-280 is a 2-3 players strategic-level wargame that simulates historical battles during the Three Kingdoms period in ancient China. Players control the Cao Wei (曹魏), Shu Han (蜀漢) and Sun Wu (孫吳) army respecitvely. In the beginning of each turn, each player hires 2-3 generals and military counselors with corresponding soldiers. Each player can activate their generals and military counselors in one area to move, attack, remove, canvass, or cultivate. After each turn, they can produce food and soldiers from controlling areas. And some of their leaders might die in the next turn. You need to control the risk in every 5-10 years. Player who gets more victory points in the last turn of each scenario wins the game. There are two scenarios in this game including the "Heroes Race for Power 194-220" (6 turns) and "The Rise of Three Kingdoms 223-280" (6 turns) and you can also combine the two scenarios to play the complete war of Three Kingdoms. The components includes one 22*34 inches map and 180 5/8 inch die-cut counters.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 3.
• Rules load. At 2.6/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.