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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!
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!
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Best player count
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2
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Goliath Games, Restoration Games
Designer
Brian Neff, Justin D. Jacobson, Noah Cohen, Rob Daviau, Stephen Baker
Artist
George Doutsiopoulos
Community
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1,205owners
167wishlist
20want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
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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