Lancelot

Board Game Geek Reviews

1. 6.5 out of 10

   TaijiJohn

   This game felt like it was trying to be Lords of Waterdeep, but different, and yet wasn't developed enough. The requirements for the deeds can be expensive with little payout, there are a lot of actions to gather resources which don't feel interesting, the Morgana and Grail actions feel tacked on, and so on. There are also questionable production details such as no numbers on the score track, which is also unevenly spaced, and artwork on the cards that will never be looked at.

2. 2 out of 10

   RhodesN7

   A shining example of what NOT to do in game design. The search for the grail is tiresome and pointless with an annoying catch-up mechanic. The dragon tokens are too much work for such insignificant reward. Most of the points awarded are based on player order, which is decided by a swingy mess, like some sort of terrible reverse Tokaido. Every round had players ending up in the court just to nap while the other players finished waiting in line for action after action. I have nothing good to say about this game.

3. 7 out of 10

   oldgoat3769967

   Lancelot is simply a euro-game. Don't get suckered by the theme on the box. I love the Arthurian legend and lore and its does not exit here. The artwork is for the most part great. The graphic designs is lackluster with a disconnect of game pieces and the board spaces. The actual game play is to the point and relatively fast. Like all euro -mechanisms, there is some analysis paralysis, trying to anticipate on how to optimize game play. The holy Grail mechanism is not necessary and seems to be a catch up mechanism, but can be easy negated or lessen by other player game choices. Lancelot is an good euro-game, there are better.