# Set a Watch

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: #1218
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 45-80 min
- **Weight**: 2.43 / 5
- **Designers**: Mike Gnade, Todd Walsh
- **Artists**: Andreas Rocha, Robert P. Schneider
- **Publishers**: Rock Manor Games, Boom Boom Games, Bumble3ee Interactive, Giochix.it, Grimspire, STARGAMES(KR), Treetato Studio
- **Categories**: Adventure, Card Game, Dice, Fantasy
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Solo / Solitaire Game, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you enjoy cooperative games with a fantasy theme and a challenge that requires quick thinking and good dice rolls, Set a Watch is for you! It's a race against time to keep the campfire burning.Tense and engaging co-opUnique hero abilitiesMonster line managementIncreasing challenge each roundDice luck can be a factorCan be tough initiallyRequires good communicationHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
The Kingdom is plunged into darkness, and only you, a band of legendary heroes, can prevent the return of the terrible Unhallowed! In Set a Watch, you unite in a cooperative quest to visit nine crucial locations and stop the acolytes from completing their unholy ritual. Each round presents a challenge: one adventurer rests and tends to the camp, while the others face a line of monsters attempting to breach your sanctuary. Survival hinges on your cunning, the smart use of dice, and each character's unique abilities to manipulate the enemy order and defend the campfire. If exhaustion overcomes your heroes, the game ends. But if you can withstand all the rounds and the final Horde assault, the light will prevail! Set a Watch is an adventure and fantasy game featuring dice rolling and variable powers, perfect for those who enjoy a cooperative challenge where every decision matters. Prepare for an epic battle against the darkness, where strategy and luck must go hand-in-hand to save the world!

## FAQ
### Is Set a Watch a cooperative or competitive game?
It's fully cooperative! You play together against the game, trying to save the kingdom. If one wins, everyone wins (or loses together!).

### How many players can participate?
It works well with 1 to 4 players. You can have fun playing solo or with the whole group.

### Is the game very complicated to learn?
The complexity is moderate. The basic rules are easy to grasp, but mastering the strategies and hero synergies takes a few plays.

### What is the average playtime?
Generally, a game lasts between 45 and 80 minutes, depending on the player count and familiarity with the game.

### Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game has a lot of text on cards and components. A good translation is essential to play in Portuguese.

### Is it more of a luck or strategy game?
It's a balance! Dice rolls bring the luck element, but strategic positioning, ability usage, and hero management are crucial for victory.

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