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The Táin
The Táin is a card driven wargame game for two players based on the Táin Bó Cúailnge or The Cattle Raid of Cooley. This is an epic story of early Irish Literature. It tells of a war against Ulster by the Connacht queen Medb and her husband Ailill, who intend to steal the bull Donn Cuailnge, opposed only by the Ulster hero Cuchulain.
What is The Táin
The Táin is a card driven wargame game for two players based on the Táin Bó Cúailnge or The Cattle Raid of Cooley. This is an epic story of early Irish Literature. It tells of a war against Ulster by the Connacht queen Medb and her husband Ailill, who intend to steal the bull Donn Cuailnge, opposed only by the Ulster hero Cuchulain.
Can Cuchulain hold off an entire army single-handedly or will Medb’s warriors win the day?
The Object of the Game
Cuchulain must slay three of Queen Meb’s chosen champions to win. If he dies before he does this Queen Medb wins.
Game details
- Players
- 2
- Age
- +10
- Duration
- 60 min
- Difficulty
- —
- Type
- Board game
- Year
- 2014
- Mechanics
- Campaign / Battle Card Driven · Hand Management · Variable Player Powers
- Categories
- Ancient · Card Game · Mythology
- Designer
- Todd Sanders
- Publisher
- (Web published) · Air and Nothingness Press
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How many players is The Táin for?
The Táin plays with 2 players.
How long does a game take?
A game takes about 60 minutes.
What age is it suitable for?
It is recommended from age 10.
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