The latest installment in the Irregular Conflicts Series, A Gest of Robin Hood, has now landed on BGA, offering players a fresh take on the legendary outlaw. Designed by Fred Serval, this streamlined, folklore-driven entry builds on the mechanisms of the COIN Series while reimagining Robin Hood’s tale through the lens of insurgency and state power.
Unlike traditional Robin Hood adaptations, A Gest of Robin Hood presents a layered interpretation of the character- bandit, liberator, and trickster- all within a historical and strategic framework. Players can embrace Robin as a guerrilla leader fighting against the Sheriff of Nottingham, whose rule is defined by force, taxation, and counterinsurgency tactics reminiscent of modern state conflicts. The game explores deeper themes of power, rebellion, and the thin line between outlaws and enforcers.
This release trims down complex mechanics, reducing playtime to around 60 minutes while maintaining a tactical depth. The system introduces a two-player initiative mechanic, event-driven narratives, and asymmetric play-styles, ensuring dynamic and evolving gameplay.
While some elements of the system may feel rigid, the game excels in capturing the tension between folklore and historical realism.
For strategy enthusiasts and history buffs alike, A Gest of Robin Hood offers a compelling dive into the legend through the lens of political conflict and insurgency, making it one of the most approachable COIN experiences yet. The Board Game Arena version is now available, inviting players to step into the boots of the Merry Men or uphold the Sheriff’s rule in the ever-contentious forests of Nottingham.
Intrigued? Well, that's a good start! Now, head to the tutorial, or dive into the game page with a friend to start a game together by clicking the link below:
https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=agestofrobinhood
Let's thank the team from GMT games and the game designer Fred Serval for making this happen on our platform, and let's not forget the amazing work done by Thalack for you all to enjoy it here!
That's not a small release, and we hope you'll enjoy it.
That's it for your Wednesday Release Time, see you Friday for another surprise, but until then, as always...
Take care and play fair!
A GEST OF ROBIN HOOD：這背後有很多細節！
The latest installment in the Irregular Conflicts Series, A Gest of Robin Hood, has now landed on BGA, offering players a fresh take on the legendary outlaw. Designed by Fred Serval, this streamlined, folklore-driven entry builds on the mechanisms of the COIN Series while reimagining Robin Hood’s tale through the lens of insurgency and state power.
Unlike traditional Robin Hood adaptations, A Gest of Robin Hood presents a layered interpretation of the character- bandit, liberator, and trickster- all within a historical and strategic framework. Players can embrace Robin as a guerrilla leader fighting against the Sheriff of Nottingham, whose rule is defined by force, taxation, and counterinsurgency tactics reminiscent of modern state conflicts. The game explores deeper themes of power, rebellion, and the thin line between outlaws and enforcers.
此版本精簡了複雜的機制，將遊戲時間縮短至約 60 分鐘，同時保持了戰術深度。該系統引入了雙人主動機制、事件驅動敘事和不對稱遊戲風格，確保了遊戲玩法的動態和不斷發展。
儘管系統的某些元素可能讓人感覺僵化，但遊戲在捕捉民間傳說和歷史現實之間的張力方面表現出色。
For strategy enthusiasts and history buffs alike, A Gest of Robin Hood offers a compelling dive into the legend through the lens of political conflict and insurgency, making it one of the most approachable COIN experiences yet. The Board Game Arena version is now available, inviting players to step into the boots of the Merry Men or uphold the Sheriff’s rule in the ever-contentious forests of Nottingham.
好奇嗎？嗯，這是一個好的開始！現在，請前往教程， 或與朋友一起進入遊戲頁面，透過點擊以下連結一起開始遊戲：
https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=agestofrobinhood
讓我們感謝GMT 遊戲團隊和遊戲設計師Fred Serval在我們的平台上實現這一目標，也不要忘記Thalack為讓大家在這裡享受它所做的出色工作！
這不是一個小版本，我們希望你會喜歡它。
這就是為您準備的週三發佈，星期五再見，還有另一個驚喜，但在此之前，一如既往...
謹慎並公平競爭！
