Barbarian Kings is a fantasy game of conquest for 2–5 players where kings vie for control of the continent of Allaven. The players assume the roles of provincial kings set on conquest and consolidation. Players build armies based on the pieces of territory they own. Movement is simultaneous, and armies that meet do not have to fight. If combat does occur, it is resolved by comparing the strengths of the two armies, rolling a single die, and consulting a Combat Results Table. Possible results are elimination of one of the armies, retreat or draw. Kings and wizards can also cast spells that have various in-game effects.

Two original editions of this appeared, one in Ares Magazine #3 and one in an SPI boxed edition.

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