A Gest of Robin Hood*
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A Gest of Robin Hood is an asymmetric two-player game in GMT's COIN family, pitting Robin Hood against the Sheriff of Nottingham.
What's it about?
We are in 12th-century England. One player runs Robin Hood and his Merry Men, stealing from the rich and stirring up the peasants. The other plays the Sheriff, keeping order and collecting taxes for Prince John. Both fight for Justice or Order.
How it plays
Using Plots, Deeds, and Events, each side moves its forces and sways the peasants.
- Pick cards and place your forces.
- Rob travellers and merchants, or collect taxes.
- Shift the royal cylinder along the Justice/Order track.
Whoever holds the right side of the track at the end wins.
Highlights
- Plays in under an hour
- A clear way into the COIN system
- A tense duel thanks to strong asymmetry
Who is it for?
This fits newcomers to wargaming and veterans who want a short, tactical duel. A German edition exists too.
Conclusion
A friendly entry into the COIN world. If you want a big, long wargame, pick another volume.
Nominated for 3 awards.
- 👥 2 Players
- ⏱️ 45 - 90 Minutes
- 🧒 12+ years old
- 🧩 Medium difficulty
* We like A Gest of Robin Hood so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2026
- Position 24 in The Best Games from GMT Games 🇺🇸🏢
- Position 30 in The best games with a tug-of-war track
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