# Guiscard 2: The Varangian Guard

Guiscard 2: The Varangian Guard is a board game for 2–4 players. It plays in 90–180 minutes and is meant for ages 14 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 2. The cheapest copy in stock is $62.88 (United States).

- **Players:** 2–4 (best with 2)
- **Playing time:** 90–180 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 14+
- **Complexity:** 2.5 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2021
- **Categories:** Wargame, Medieval
- **Mechanics:** Grid Movement, Simulation, Movement Points, Hexagon Grid, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Variable Set-up, Modular Board, Line of Sight, Zone of Control, Multiple Maps

**Designers:** Buxeria

**Artists:** Buxeria, Massimo Predonzani

**Publishers:** Historic-One

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Board Game Bliss | 88.77 $ | https://www.boardgamebliss.com/products/guiscard-2-the-varangian-guard |
| Alphaspel | 819 kr | https://alphaspel.se/491-bradspel/146761-guiscard-2-the-varangian-guard |

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/guiscard-2-the-varangian-guard)
- [Guiscard 2: The Varangian Guard in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/guiscard-2-the-varangian-guard)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/337712)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-23. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._