Kingdom Rush: Elemental Uprising

Lucky Duck Games, Mirakulus · Board game · 2023
1–4 · best 2 Solo 45–90 min Weight 3.5/5
10.0 rating Ludopedia
7.8 rating BGG
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10.0 rating Ludopedia
7.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Tower defense fans and tactical coop lovers rejoice: it’s frantic, strategic, and packed with customization.

Highlights
  • Customizable tower upgrades
  • Game-changing events
  • Evolving, replayable campaign
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
Keep in mind
  • Can feel chaotic at 4 players
  • Requires substantial table space
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Kingdom Rush: Elemental Uprising is the ultimate tabletop tower defense experience, where you and your friends become asymmetrical heroes defending the kingdom against monster hordes. The fully cooperative game uses polyomino tiles (those Tetris-like blocks) to cover enemies—when a whole horde is covered, it’s eliminated. But it’s not just plopping down towers and hoping for the best: monsters have special abilities, and events like volcanoes and cyclones shake things up. You can play standalone scenarios or dive into an evolving campaign with epic boss fights and tower upgrades. Best part? Adjustable difficulty levels, from 'chill' to 'near-impossible' for strategic masochists. Get ready to yell 'BRING IT ON' when the next wave spawns!

Rules videos

Learn by watching before you open the box

4 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 REC
2 BEST
3 REC
4 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Components: Game Trayz Inside Crowdfunding: Gamefound
Publisher Lucky Duck Games, Mirakulus
Designer Alara Cameron, Helana Hope, Sen-Foong Lim
Artist Katarzyna Kosobucka, Mateusz Komada

Community

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2,167owners
302wishlist
30want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
Is it playable solo?
Yes! The game has a well-balanced solo mode where you control multiple heroes.
What’s the recommended age?
12+, but younger kids can play with help if they’re familiar with strategy games.
Do I need to play the campaign in order?
No, scenarios are standalone, but the campaign has progressive upgrades and narrative.
Are there hero miniatures?
Yes! Each hero comes with a detailed miniature and unique ability cards.
How long does a game take?
45-90 minutes, depending on the scenario and player count.

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