Barbarian Prince

About this board game

Barbarian Prince is a solitaire adventure game for 1 player, with an approximate play time of 180 minutes. Set in a forgotten age of barbarism and sorcery, it places you in the role of the heroic barbarian prince Cal Arath.

No opponent is required. Instead, the Event Booklet guides you through a pre-programmed sequence of encounters, presenting a different sequence each time you play. At every event, your decisions shape the course of your quest.

• Players: 1
• Play time: approximately 180 minutes
• Setting: a forgotten age of barbarism and sorcery
• Core experience: choose how to respond to a changing sequence of encounters

Your choices may lead to a successful quest, but they may also cost Cal Arath his life. The focus is on heroic adventure and the consequences of deciding what to do when each encounter appears.

Barbarian Prince presents a distinctive approach to adventure gaming. The programmed event sequence is designed to let you begin playing as soon as you open the box, with no rules reading required before starting.

For players who enjoy solo challenges, narrative encounters, and making meaningful decisions without an opponent, this 1981 release offers a focused journey into a world of barbarism and sorcery. Each playthrough follows its own event sequence, making the quest a fresh test of judgment for the Barbarian Prince.