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What this is
Mobilize stronger formations to counter the enemy along an ever-changing battle-line. Two opponents face off across a 'battle line' and attempt to win the battle by taking 5 of 9 flags or 3 adjacent flags. Game play is identical, except the cards run from 1 to 10 (not 9), they hold seven cards in their hand (not 6), and the rule that stones may only be claimed at the start of their turn is presented as an "advanced variant".
At a glance
- Players
- 2
- Listed play time
- 30 minutes
- Minimum age
- 12 and up
- First published
- 2000
- Designer
- Reiner Knizia
- Photographs
- 1
How players rate Battle Line
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability6.8/10
- Ease of teach4.4/10
- Gateway friendliness4.7/10
- Component quality7.2/10
- Table presence7.0/10
- Travel friendliness5.2/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate5.3SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessGentle3.6FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced4.8Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationStrong6.4Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityHeavy3.9LightHeavy
- Decision complexityDemanding3.7SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencySome2.9No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table5.4Lap trayTwo tables
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