Battle of the Bards

About this board game

Battle of the Bards is a dice-rolling card game for 2–4 players, with an approximately 60-minute play time. Set in the fantasy world of Tessandor, it challenges players to create performances, recruit bards, and work with roadies as they compete to become the best bard troupe.

At the heart of the game is a combination of dice rolling and card-based play. Players develop their troupes through aspects of deck-building, bringing together the performers and support they need to make their performances successful.

Each player’s goal is to capture audiences in a race for bardic recognition. The path to victory brings together several connected activities:

• Creating performances
• Recruiting bards
• Working with roadies
• Capturing audiences

This blend of cards, dice, and troupe development gives Battle of the Bards a distinct fantasy-performance theme. Rather than focusing on a single type of action, the game places players in the role of bard troupes building their presence in Tessandor.

Designed for groups of two to four, it offers a competitive experience centered on the race to become the finest bard troupe. Whether played with a smaller rivalry or a full group, the game combines its card game foundation with dice-rolling and deck-building elements in a focused contest for audiences.

Released in 2019, Battle of the Bards is a fantasy card game about assembling performers, shaping performances, and pursuing the crowd’s attention. For players drawn to dice-rolling games, card games, and deck-building elements, it presents a theatrical competition set in Tessandor.