Burning Banners
- Players
- 2-6
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 180 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.1 / 5
- Year
- 2024
About the game
Burning Banners: Rage of the Witch Queen is a fantasy wargame set five centuries after a great magical catastrophe, as the immortal sorcerer Lilith moves to bring back her dark mistress. Two to six players command kingdoms across richly detailed hex maps, choosing from 29 scenarios ranging from short two-kingdom skirmishes to a full twelve-year, six-kingdom war across four maps. A quick-playing Basic Game and a deeper Advanced Game with magic, heroes, and monsters let groups tailor the experience to their appetite.
Hobbli's Notes
An ambitious, gorgeously illustrated fantasy wargame with an enormous range of scenarios from quick skirmishes to sprawling campaigns. It's a serious investment of time and table space, best suited to groups already committed to the wargaming hobby.
What we like
- Massive scenario variety spanning quick battles to year-long campaigns.
- Gorgeous illustrated maps and detailed components.
- Advanced rules for magic, heroes, and monsters add extra depth.
- Scales flexibly from 2 up to 6 players.
Keep in mind
- Full campaigns represent a very long-term time commitment.
- High rules complexity and a considerable learning curve.
- Requires a large table footprint with multiple mounted maps.
Who it's for
Wargame enthusiasts and fantasy fans, ages 14 and up, best with 2-6 players in a dedicated gaming group.
