A Gest of Robin Hood

Robin Hood against the Sheriff: a tense, asymmetric duel over the peasants of Nottinghamshire.

Designer: Fred Serval
Published by: GMT Games
Editions by: GaGa Games, Udo Grebe Gamedesign

A Gest of Robin Hood (2024) is a two-player game of the Merry Men against the Sheriff in 12th-century England. One of you plays Robin Hood, stealing from the rich and stirring up peasant disobedience. The other plays the Sheriff of Nottingham, keeping the peace and collecting taxes for Prince John. Plots, Deeds and Events let both sides recruit, move forces, sway the peasants, raise funds and rob travellers or merchants. Hidden movement and a tug-of-war over popular support give it its flavor, and the legends add color to the history. A card-driven wargame in spirit, about 90 minutes, strictly two players.

Asymmetric Robin Hood versus the SheriffHidden movement for the outlawsPlots, Deeds and Events

Who it's for

You like asymmetric two-player duels with a strong theme, and the Robin Hood legends are something you enjoy.

Not for you if…

You want a light game or something for a group. It is a two-player wargame of moderate weight, and the rulebook needs attention.

Vibe's take

Tense, thematic and cat-and-mouse. Robin slips about in hiding while the Sheriff tries to squeeze the country, and the balance swings as popular support shifts.