Shadows over Camelot: Sir Bedivere, the 8th Knight

Days of Wonder, W. Nostheide Verlag GmbH · Board game · 2005
— Ludopedia 7.1 BGG 3–7 · best 5 60 min Weight 2.2/5
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RECOMMENDED

If you love Shadows over Camelot and want a thematic boost without hassle, Sir Bedivere fits perfectly.

Highlights
  • Unique Bedivere powers
  • Easy to integrate
  • Short play time
Keep in mind
  • Limited content
  • Requires base game
  • Restricted distribution
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About the game

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Shadows over Camelot: Sir Bedivere, the 8th Knight arrives as an expansion that originally appeared in the German Spielbox magazine, issue 3/2005, and later showed up in other European publications. The product includes a Sir Bedivere miniature, a character card, and an orange die, all ready to be dropped into the main Shadows over Camelot campaign. The goal remains protecting the Round Table from dark threats, but now a new knight joins the fray, bringing unique abilities that shift the game's flow. Core mechanics are hand management – carefully selecting which cards to play each turn – and variable player powers, as Bedivere’s special abilities affect gameplay. The expansion was later reprinted in Shadows over Camelot: Merlin's Company, so players who missed the magazine can still enjoy the content. Supporting 3‑7 players, with a playtime of about 60 minutes and a light weight (2.2/5), the addition slots in easily without bogging down the game. Perfect for fans of the Arthurian setting who want a bit more strategic depth without a steep learning curve. If you already own the base game, Sir Bedivere is a quick, thematic upgrade that enriches the experience without demanding extensive new rules.

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Best player count

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3–7 players
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Game: Shadows over Camelot Magazine: Spielbox Theme: King Arthur / The Knights of the Round Table / Camelot
Publisher Days of Wonder, W. Nostheide Verlag GmbH
Designer Bruno Cathala, Serge Laget
Artist Cyrille Daujean

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Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions
How many players can use the expansion?
It works with 3 to 7 players, just like the base game.
How long does a game with Sir Bedivere take?
Approximately 60 minutes, similar to the original.
Do I need the base game to play the expansion?
Yes, the expansion requires Shadows over Camelot to function.
What components are included?
A Sir Bedivere miniature, a character card, and an orange die.
Does the expansion change the core rules?
No, it only adds the new knight and his abilities without altering basic rules.
Is another expansion required to use Sir Bedivere?
No, only the base game is needed; it’s independent of other add‑ons.
Is the expansion available in Portuguese?
Components are in English, but they can be used with a Portuguese version of the base game.