1975Jim Dunnigan, Joseph Miranda
- Videos
- 29
- Creators
- 7
Mainly playthroughs
2 players180 minMedium weight
Charlemagne: Dark Ages in Europe
1998Joseph Miranda
2 players
120 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach
From BoardGameGeek
(from the introduction:) Charlemagne is a game covering the rise of the Frankish Empire in the 8th-9th centuries AD under the leadership of Carl the Great - Carolus Magnus or Charlemagne. In this period, the Franks unified Western Europe and established the foundations for later Medieval civilization. Charlemagne is a two-player game. The Empire player controls the forces of the Frankish Kingdom, its allies, and client states. The Tribal player controls the forces of various competing kingdoms and tribes. Players must use a combination of military strength and cunning to maintain and increase their power. The Franks have the advantage of unity and a central position. The Tribal player controls a shifting coalition of forces. 280 counters.
Creators who cover this
Gaming with ER Bickford
1 video of this game
Games like this
2004Joseph Miranda
- Videos
- 17
- Creators
- 1
How-to-play
1 - 2 players240 minHeavy weight
2017Eric R. Harvey, Joseph Miranda
- Videos
- 13
- Creators
- 3
Mainly unboxings and playthroughs
1 players0 minHeavy weight
2009Joseph Miranda
- Videos
- 10
- Creators
- 5
Mostly playthroughs and reviews
1 players240 minHeavy weight
About Charlemagne: Dark Ages in Europe
From BoardGameGeek:
(from the introduction:) Charlemagne is a game covering the rise of the Frankish Empire in the 8th-9th centuries AD under the leadership of Carl the Great - Carolus Magnus or Charlemagne. In this period, the Franks unified Western Europe and established the foundations for later Medieval civilization. Charlemagne is a two-player game. The Empire player controls the forces of the Frankish Kingdom, its allies, and client states. The Tribal player controls the forces of various competing kingdoms and tribes. Players must use a combination of military strength and cunning to maintain and increase their power. The Franks have the advantage of unity and a central position. The Tribal player controls a shifting coalition of forces. 280 counters.