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El Cid
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El Cid

Requires:Warhammer Ancient Battles

Designed by James Morris

Published by Warhammer Historical Wargames Ltd

Expansion
Moderate Depth: 30 Min Teach
Country: Spain

Community Snapshot

Medium complexity
~120 min
7.4 on BGG (12)

Categories

Book
The game itself is a book or uses book-based components — gamebooks, choose-your-own-adventure.
Expansion for Base-game
This is an expansion — requires the base game to play.
Medieval
Set in the Middle Ages — castles, knights, feudal politics, and trade.
Miniatures
Features detailed miniature figures — often with painting and tactical positioning.
Wargame
Simulate warfare — military strategy, tactics, and historical battles.

Since 2003, El Cid has captivated fans of dice rolling and variable powers with its medium complexity design.

How It Plays

Dice Rolling

You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!

Secret Unit Deployment

You place your units face-down so opponents don't know what you've got — the reveal is always exciting.

Variable Player Powers

Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.

About This Game

From the publisher: Warfare in the Spanish Reconquista: 900-1250 AD Rodrigo Diaz, better known as El Cid, is one of the most famous warriors of the Middle Ages. His deeds are legendary and his adventures in a world of Moors and Christians, castillos and caballeros, provide ideal territory for games of Warhammer Ancient Battles. This source book contains an historical overview and detailed chronologies outlining the important events and battles of the time.…

Source: BoardGameGeek

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History: Reconquista

Players

2-6

Play Time

120 min

Complexity

3.0 / 5

Rating

7.4

Year

2003