The Barbarian

1979

Ian Livingstone

BGG Average Rating

6.0

community average

Players

2-2

Weight

N/A

Playtime

90 min

Age

10+

⚙️ Game Mechanics

How this game works - core systems and player actions

Grid Movement Hexagon Grid

📂 Categories

Zombies Adventure Fantasy Zombies

🎨 Artists

(Uncredited)

🏢 Publishers

Games Workshop Ltd.

📖 About This Game

An introductory fantasy board game published in White Dwarf issue #15 (reprinted in The Best of White Dwarf Articles (Volume I)). One player controls a single barbarian ("Vaarn") searching the "outlands" for the shield and sword of the "Old Fathers" while the other player controls various creatures in attempt to thwart Vaarn. Vaarn wins as soon as he exits either side of the map with the sword and shield. Any other results is a victory for the other player.