Claustrophobia 1643

Monolith Board Games · Board game · 2019
2 · best 2 45–90 min Weight 2.7/5
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Our Verdict

Looking for fast-paced, tense tactical combat with miniatures and a dark theme? Claustrophobia 1643 is the perfect pick for you and your friend!

Highlights
  • Fast tactical combat
  • Immersive dark theme
  • High replayability
  • Awesome miniatures
Keep in mind
  • Strictly two-player
  • High language dependency
  • Dice luck involved
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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About the game
Get ready for a dark and intense survival game! In Claustrophobia 1643, you and a friend will face off in tight catacombs, controlling completely different factions. One of you commands a small group of brave, but outnumbered, humans, each with their special abilities. The other player takes on an army of relentless demons, more numerous and thirsty for souls. It's a totally asymmetric setup: humans are individually stronger, but demons have the numbers advantage. Prepare for fast-paced tactical combat, where dice rolls dictate the pace of actions and multi-use cards add that extra layer of strategy. The board is modular, ensuring that each dive into the depths is a new experience. The objective? Complete missions that vary with each scenario, whether it's escaping the underground hell or closing an evil portal, while the opponent tries to stop you at all costs. It's a straightforward game with few rules, but it delivers escalating tension until the climax. Perfect for those who enjoy thematic games with miniatures and a good dose of adrenaline, all within an hour and a half of gameplay. The complexity is low, with the focus on immersion and the tough decisions you'll have to make to survive or to annihilate the invaders.
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Category: Dungeon Crawler Components: Miniatures Components: Official Music Soundtrack Creatures: Demons Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Players: Two-Player Only Games
Publisher Monolith Board Games
Designer Croc, Laurent Pouchain
Artist David Demaret, Gautier Giroud, Martin Lavat, Milan Nikolic, Pascal Quidault, Stéphane Nguyen, Stéphane Simon
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can play?
Claustrophobia 1643 is exclusively a two-player game. It's designed for direct confrontation between two factions.
How long does a game take to play?
A game of Claustrophobia 1643 typically takes between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the scenario and the players' familiarity with the rules.
Is the game difficult to learn?
The complexity is considered low to moderate. The basic rules are simple, but tactical decisions and the use of abilities may require some practice to master.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game has a high language dependency, as many cards and rules need to be read and understood.
What comes in the box?
The box includes human and demon miniatures, modular tiles for the board, character dashboards, markers, counters, and dice.
Is the game cooperative or competitive?
It's an asymmetric competitive game. One player controls the humans and the other controls the demons, each with their own objectives to win.
What is the main theme of the game?
The theme is survival and combat in dark and terrifying catacombs, with a strong medieval fantasy and horror feel.