There are two ways in which a game of Hyborian War can end. One is when anywhere from one to six players have so dominated the world that they are, effectively, the only powers left in the game. The second is by the onset of an Ice Age. The Hyborian Age is ended as great sheets of ice encroach further and further from the northlands into the lands below. At this time life as the ancient Hyborians know it comes to an end. You may be forewarned of the onset of an Ice Age through prophecy and by noticing a continually increasing severity of the winter seasons.

Regardless of how the game ends, you will be informed, and told your overall rank in relation to all players who have controlled your same kingdom in different games. All standings at the end of the game are evaluated and determined impartially by computer.