Cover of the game Defenders of the Last Stand

Defenders of the Last Stand

8th Summit · Board game · 2016
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8.0 Ludopedia
BoardGameGeek
7.4 BoardGameGeek
Players
1–5 · best 3
Players
Solo
Play Time
120 min
Weight
Weight 3.0/5
Year
Year 2016
Minimum age
Minimum age 14+
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7.4 rating BoardGameGeek
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Fans of cooperative games and post-apocalyptic themes will love Defenders of the Last Stand. The game blends engaging narrative with strategic mechanics.

Highlights
  • Immersive and detailed narrative
  • Amazing and well-sculpted miniatures
  • Character mutations add strategy
Keep in mind
  • Gameplay can be lengthy
  • Moderate language dependency
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Defenders of the Last Stand is a cooperative post-apocalyptic adventure game for 1 to 5 players. Set in the western United States more than 50 years after a nuclear war, players take on the roles of defenders of the last known refuge for humanity, called The Last Stand. Four clan leaders and their followers advance towards the city, while menacing mutants roam the desert, threatening the survival of the community. The game combines elements of adventure and conflict resolution, with mechanics such as action points, dice rolling, and point-to-point movement. Additionally, players' characters can mutate from traveling through irradiated areas, adding a strategic layer to the game. The game comes loaded with detailed miniatures, including three large sculptures of the invading clan leaders and their followers, created by Chad Hoverter. The four warrior clans include raiders on bikes and cars, amazons riding mutated beasts, technologically advanced yet criminally insane youths, and a winged creature so mutated it has lost all traces of its humanity. The engaging narrative and tense atmosphere of the game promise hours of fun and challenge for fans of cooperative games and post-apocalyptic themes.

Rules videos

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Best player count

BGG community vote

1–5 players
1 REC
2 REC
3 BEST
4 REC
5 OK

Soundtrack

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Theme: Post-Apocalyptic
Publisher 8th Summit
Designer Jason Maxwell, Richard Launius
Artist Edu Torres, Joe Slucher

Community

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players can participate?
From 1 to 5 players.
What is the average game duration?
Around 120 minutes.
Is the game complex?
It has medium complexity, ideal for intermediate players.
What are the main components?
Detailed miniatures, cards, board, and dice.
Does it need translation to play?
Yes, there is a moderate language dependency, may need translation.

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