Conan

Warp Spawn Games · Board game · 2001
2 Weight 3.0/5
8.3 rating Ludopedia
6.7 rating BGG
8.3 rating Ludopedia
6.7 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you're a fan of the Conan universe and enjoy games with deep thematic immersion and varied scenarios, this is a perfect fit!

Highlights
  • Faithful to Howard's universe
  • Varied, immersive scenarios
  • Interesting asymmetric gameplay
  • High-quality components
  • Guaranteed replayability
Keep in mind
  • Can be somewhat complex
  • Initial learning curve
  • Depends on group interaction
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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About the game
Get ready to dive into the wild adventures of Conan the Barbarian, directly in the universe of Hyboria! This two-player card game invites you to create your own sagas, using a shared deck that is the heart of all the action. The deck is packed with six types of cards: Conan himself, Locations, Events, Lesser Foes, Major Foes, and Specials, each with over 30 copies to ensure plenty of variety in every game. The main objective is to accumulate the most victory points by forming strategic combinations (melds) with the six cards you have in hand. There are four types of melds you can play: Three Pairs (two cards from three different suits), Two Three-of-a-Kinds (three cards from two distinct suits), a Six-of-a-kind (six cards from the same suit), or a Flush (one card from each suit).

While BGG describes a card version, Ludopedia mentions an asymmetric and semi-cooperative miniatures game, Conan: Hyborian Quests. In this version, one player takes on the role of the Overlord, controlling the enemy forces, while the others (1 to 4) play as Conan and his brave companions, such as Shevatas, Hadrathus, Bêlit, and Valeria. The game is faithful to Robert E. Howard's novels, with the art and scenarios carefully supervised by an expert to maintain authenticity. Each session is a unique scenario, played on varied maps – from Pict villages to underground temples and pirate ships. You can play scenarios individually or in campaigns, with the base box offering a dozen missions. Heroes choose their team at the start, while the Overlord assembles their miniatures and scenario-specific cards. Lasting about an hour, scenarios have diverse objectives, such as rescuing princesses, finding magic keys, or eliminating necromancers, usually with a limited number of rounds. The heroes' victory depends on completing these objectives or preventing the Overlord from achieving theirs.
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Players: Two-Player Only Games Theme: Medieval Fantasy
Publisher Warp Spawn Games
Designer Lloyd Krassner
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can participate in Conan?
The card game version is exclusively for 2 players. Conan: Hyborian Quests (the miniatures version) can be played by 2 to 5 players, with 1 as the Overlord and 1 to 4 heroes.
What is the average game duration?
A game of Conan: Hyborian Quests (miniatures) lasts approximately 60 minutes, depending on the scenario and player experience. The card game version might be a bit quicker.
Is it a complex game for beginners?
Conan: Hyborian Quests has a medium complexity, with an initial learning curve due to the specific rules for each hero and the Overlord. The card game version is more straightforward but still requires strategy.
Can scenarios be played independently?
Yes! In Conan: Hyborian Quests, you can play scenarios individually or link them together in a campaign, which increases replayability and the depth of the experience.
Is the game faithful to Robert E. Howard's books?
Absolutely! Conan: Hyborian Quests was developed with the consultation of a Howard expert to ensure that the art, characters, and scenarios are authentic to the original literary universe.
What are the main components of the miniatures game?
The miniatures version comes with various modular maps, dozens of detailed miniatures (heroes and enemies), tokens, dice, and a deck of scenario and ability cards.