Barbarossa

“Barbarossa” is a plasticine-shaping German-style board game designed by Klaus Teuber, first published in 1988 by Kosmos in German and by Rio Grande Games in English. The game is based on The Riddle-Master trilogy by Patricia A. McKillip. It won the 1988 Spiel des Jahres award, a prestigious German board game award.

Why is Barbarossa Popular?

Barbarossa is a popular game due to its unique blend of plasticine-shaping and board game mechanics, which make it engaging and enjoyable for players. The game’s components, including the modeling clay and the board, contribute to its appeal.

Game Components of Barbarossa

The Game Components of Barbarossa include:
– Modeling clay
– A board
– Tokens
– Cards

Game Setup of Barbarossa

The game is set up in a fictional Second World War setting, where cute German military girls rush against Moscow to defeat the evil magician Stalin. The game is designed for 3 to 6 players and has a playing time of approximately 60 minutes.

Gameplay Mechanics of Barbarossa

In Barbarossa, players take turns to shape their modeling clay pieces and place them on the board to form a cohesive sculpture. The game is divided into several rounds, with players taking turns to sculpt and place their pieces on the board. The game ends when one player completes their sculpture, and points are awarded based on the quality of the sculpture and the position of the pieces on the board.

Game Objective of Barbarossa

The objective of Barbarossa is to create a cohesive sculpture using the modeling clay pieces, while strategically placing them on the board to maximize points and prevent opponents from completing their sculptures.

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