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Box: Swords & Sorcery: Quest and Conquest in the Age of Magic

Board game · adventure, fantasy

Swords & Sorcery: Quest and Conquest in the Age of Magic

Greg Costikyan

1978 · 2⁠–⁠7 players · 180 min · ages 12+

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How many players

For 2 to 7 players.

  • 2 players
  • 3 players
  • 4 players
  • 5 players
  • 6 players
  • 7 players

Weight and time

Medium: 3.2 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 180–180 minutes, for ages 12 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek6.9/10245 ratings
  • BGG rank5,766thamong all games

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How to play Swords & Sorcery: Quest and Conquest in the Age of Magic

Mechanics

  • Action points
  • Hex grid
  • Role playing
  • Simulation
  • Variable player powers
  • Zone of control

Credits Swords & Sorcery: Quest and Conquest in the Age of Magic

  • DesignGreg Costikyan
  • ArtRedmond A. Simonsen
  • ArtJohn H. Butterfield
  • ArtTim Kirk
  • PublisherSPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)

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Game details Swords & Sorcery: Quest and Conquest in the Age of Magic

Year published
1978
Players
2–7
Playing time
180–180 minutes
Age
ages 12+
Weight
3.2 out of 5
Designer
Greg Costikyan
Publisher
SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)

Frequently asked questions Swords & Sorcery: Quest and Conquest in the Age of Magic

How many players is Swords & Sorcery: Quest and Conquest in the Age of Magic for?

For 2 to 7 players.

How long does a game take?

180 to 180 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 12 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 2–7.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 13, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku