King Arthur
Simulations Publications, Inc. • 1979
- Publisher
- Simulations Publications, Inc.
- First published
- 1979
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King Arthur was published in 1979 by Simulations Publications, Inc. as part of their 'The Avalon Hill Game Company' era of historical and legendary wargames. Designed during a period when SPI was aggressively expanding their catalog to include fantasy and mythical themes alongside their traditional military simulations, the game was intended to provide a structured, turn-based framework for exploring the Arthurian legends through the lens of tactical tabletop strategy.
The game was illustrated to capture the aesthetic sensibilities of late 1970s fantasy art, emphasizing a grounded, somewhat gritty take on the lore consistent with the era's board gaming style. While it received attention from the dedicated wargaming community for its mechanics, it was often viewed as a niche experiment compared to SPI’s more traditional historical titles, serving today as a classic example of the experimental design philosophy that defined the company’s final years.
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King Arthur is published by Simulations Publications, Inc.. The catalog gives its publication year as 1979.
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