# Sanctum

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: #1972
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 60-100 min
- **Weight**: 2.58 / 5
- **Designers**: Filip Neduk, Tomáš Uhlíř
- **Artists**: Dávid Jablonovský, František Sedláček, Jakub Politzer, Jiří Kůs, Lucas Binda, Ondřej Hrdina
- **Publishers**: Czech Games Edition (CGE), Cranio Creations, Devir, GaGa Games, HeidelBÄR Games, Hobby Japan, IELLO, MINDOK, Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- **Categories**: Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Dice Rolling, Stat Check Resolution, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement with Dice Workers

## Verdict
Fans of fast combat and character progression will love Sanctum!Dynamic combatEngaging deck buildingFast paceUnique charactersIntense competitionComplex rulesAverage playtimeRECOMMENDED

## Description
Sanctum is a competitive strategy game that captures the essence of hack‑and‑slash RPGs, but in board game form. Each session starts with four unique heroes, each with a skill set that evolves quickly and distinctly. The primary goal is to reach the heart of the fallen city and defeat the Demon Lord, but it’s not an elimination race: players compete to advance further, choose gear first, and secure bonuses that boost their odds of victory. The board is a winding path divided into action spaces where you can move, fight, rest, or draft equipment. Moving advances you toward the goal and lets you leave enemies to face later. Fighting tackles all demons you’ve marked, and victory grants skill upgrades and items. Resting allows you to equip items, recharge combat resources, and sell surplus objects for potions. The deck, bag, and pool building mechanic lets you select and improve your action cards, while dice rolls and stat checks determine the effectiveness of each attack. Worker placement with dice adds a strategic positioning layer, requiring you to choose where to place workers to maximize resources. The pace is fast, with overlapping turns, keeping tension high. The final showdown against the Demon Lord is brutal, but even surviving is a win. If you enjoy tactical combat, character progression, and healthy competition, Sanctum has plenty to offer.

## FAQ
### How long does a Sanctum game last?
A typical game lasts between 60 and 100 minutes, depending on player count and dice speed.

### How many players can play?
Sanctum is designed for 2 to 4 players, but can accommodate 5 or 6 if everyone agrees to use cooperative rules.

### What is the game’s complexity?
The game has medium complexity; it requires attention to deck, dice, and placement mechanics, but the rules are well explained in the manual.

### What components are included?
The game includes 1 board, 4 hero miniatures, 4 action decks, 1 dice bag, resource tokens, equipment cards, and 1 rulebook.

### Who is the game recommended for?
Ideal for fans of RPGs, hack & slash, and friendly competition. Not suited for those who prefer purely abstract strategy.

### Does it have a solo mode?
There is no official solo mode, but the “Solo Adventures” expansion adds that option for solo play.

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