# Island Fortress

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2013
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: #12399
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 45-90 min
- **Weight**: 2.89 / 5
- **Designers**: Bryan Johnson
- **Artists**: Dann May
- **Publishers**: Frost Forge Games, Game Salute
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Auction: Sealed Bid, Pattern Building

## Verdict
If you love strategy and building, Island Fortress is a must-try. The game uniquely blends sealed bids and pattern building.Strategic sealed bidsEngaging pattern buildingBalanced competitive interactionMay be complex for beginnersPlaytime can stretchRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Island Fortress, you play as a master builder chosen by Governor Cortland Hansen to help construct the mighty Fort Aldenford on Alcott Island. Your goal is to become the most distinguished architect, using workers, taskmasters, and the governor himself to achieve glory. Each player uses an identical deck of five role cards to plan their actions, such as hiring workers, building sections of the wall, or collecting money from the treasury. In addition to scoring points for building the majority of blocks in each row of the fortress wall, you can also earn bonuses by completing the governor's favors, following his preferred construction patterns. Island Fortress, originally known as Huang Di with a Great Wall of China theme, won the first ProtoSlam competition in 2006 and is the first published game by designer Bryan Johnson.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
Island Fortress is for 2 to 4 players.

### What is the average playtime?
A game lasts between 45 and 90 minutes.

### Is the game complex?
Yes, the game weight is 2.8889/5, indicating medium complexity.

### What are the main components?
The game includes role cards, workers, and pieces to build the wall.

### Who is it recommended for?
For fans of strategy and building who enjoy tactical challenges.

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