Crossbows & Catapults: Fortress War

Goliath Games, Restoration Games · Board game · 2024
2 · best 2 20–30 min Weight 1.2/5
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

A nostalgic classic reborn with modern-day precision and tactical depth!

Highlights
  • Highly satisfying-flicking mechanics
  • Great-mix-of-skill-and-strategy
  • Excellent-build-quality
Keep in mind
  • Requires-some-table-space
  • Can-get-intense-for-kids
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Remember those old-school-style-flicking games from years ago? Crossbows & Catapults: Fortress War is the ultimate-upgraded-reboot of the 1983 classic! This isn's just a nostalgia trip; it's a high-engineered-combat-experience. We've ditteched the unreliable rubber bands for sophisticated spring-powered-and-pinch-to-fire-technology. This means your shots are much more predictable, rewarding actual-skill rather than just luck.

Gameplay is a thrilling mix of construction and destruction. You'll build your own-intricate-fortress using a massive-amount-of-bricks (300% more than the-smaller-versions!) and then use your-engineered-weapons to smash your opponent's-defenses. The goal? Knock down their warriors and their general to claim victory. But there's a twist: it's not just about aim. You'll manage a deck of tactical cards and recruit unique mercenaries to turn the tide of battle with special abilities.

It's a perfect blend of physical dexterity and tactical decision-making. Whether you are building a towering-bastion or executing a precision-strike, every move counts. It's fast-paced, highly-replayable due to the variable setups, and perfect for players who love a mix of physical skill and strategic depth. Get ready to build, aim, and conquer!

Best player count

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Duel · 2 players
2 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Components: 3-Dimensional (3D) Game: Crossbows and Catapults Players: Two-Player Only Games Theme: Siege
Publisher Goliath Games, Restoration Games
Designer Brian Neff, Justin D. Jacobson, Noah Cohen, Rob Daviau, Stephen Baker
Artist George Doutsiopoulos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How hard is it to learn?
The rules are easy to grasp, but mastering the-flicking and card-play takes time!
How long does a game take?
Expect about 20 to 30 minutes per-battle.
Is it good for kids?
Yes, but older kids will enjoy the tactical-card-layer much more than younger ones.
What makes it different from the old version?
Better-weapons (no rubber bands!), more-bricks, and-asymmetrical-abilities.
How many players?
It is designed specifically for a head-to-head 2-player-experience.

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