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The Bard's Tale

5.00

Fair

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description The Bard's Tale Overview

The Bard’s Tale is a 1985 role-playing game set in the frozen city of Skara Brae, where players lead up to six adventurers against the wizard Mangar the Dark. The game involves navigating dungeons and streets to confront the source of the eternal winter and his monsters. It was originally released for Apple II and subsequently ported to numerous other platforms.

info The Bard's Tale Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1985

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What is The Bard's Tale?

The Bard’s Tale is a 1985 role-playing game set in the frozen city of Skara Brae, where players lead up to six adventurers against the wizard Mangar the Dark. The game involves navigating dungeons and streets to confront the source of the eternal winter and his monsters. It was originally released for Apple II and subsequently ported to numerous other platforms.

How good is The Bard's Tale?

The Bard's Tale scores 5.00/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the RPG category.

What are the best alternatives to The Bard's Tale?

See our alternatives page for The Bard's Tale for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Ultima III: Exodus, Wizardry II: The Knight of Diamonds, Dungeon Master.

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Is The Bard's Tale worth it in 2026?

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