A pocket-sized medieval wargame where three rival Sanchos race to fortify castles before anyone hits the victory threshold.
Who it's for
Wargamers who want a quick, historically flavored skirmish that plays well solo or with up to three, without the table footprint of a full campaign game.
Not for you if…
You want a sprawling, long-form wargame with deep historical simulation — this is a tight, pocket-scale skirmish, not an epic campaign.
Vibe's take
Tight and tactical despite the small footprint — command cards dictate everyone's options each round, so reading ahead and reacting fast matters more than raw firepower.
War of the 3 Sanchos 1065-67 is a pocket-sized wargame dropping you into an 11th-century power struggle between three kings named Sancho, all fighting to control castles and towers across medieval Iberia. Each round, one player's card sets the tempo — dictating command points and forcing specific actions on everyone else — as you race to fortify strongholds and rack up victory points before your rivals do. Part of the Pocket Campaigns series, it plays sharp and lean even solo.
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Players
Duration
30–45 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
2.6 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
5.6/10
Rank #12,108
133 ratings
Published
2024
Language
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