Xerxes
2 players • 30 min • F.X. Schmid • 1973
- Publisher
- F.X. Schmid
- First published
- 1973
- Players
- 2 players
- Playing time
- 30 min
How it plays
Xerxes plays 2 players and takes about 30 minutes to play.
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Where it came from
Xerxes was released in 1973 by the German publisher F.X. Schmid, a company historically renowned for its high-quality puzzles and board games. Coming out of a period when European game design was increasingly focusing on abstract mechanics and tactical depth, the game belongs to a lineage of strategy titles that emphasized minimalist aesthetics and logical play over complex narrative tropes.
The design of Xerxes reflects the mid-century European board game movement, which favored functional, clean layouts intended to facilitate intense competitive play. While specific information regarding the individual graphic designer remains obscure, the game’s visual identity aligns with the era's preference for stark, geometric clarity, aiming to provide a sophisticated tabletop experience that contrasted with the more whimsical mass-market games of the decade.
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About Xerxes
Xerxes is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2 players • 30 min • F.X. Schmid • 1973. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Xerxes?
Xerxes is a board game for 2 players, running about 30 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Xerxes for?
Xerxes is built for 2 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Xerxes take to play?
A game of Xerxes is listed at about 30 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
Who publishes Xerxes?
Xerxes is published by F.X. Schmid. The catalog gives its publication year as 1973.
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