# The 7th Citadel

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 8.3
- **BGG Rank**: #740
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: 5-1000 min
- **Weight**: 2.95 / 5
- **Designers**: Bruno Sautter, Ludovic Roudy
- **Artists**: Ludovic Roudy
- **Publishers**: Serious Poulp
- **Categories**: Adventure, Card Game, Exploration, Fantasy
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Grid Movement, Hand Management, Modular Board, Narrative Choice / Paragraph, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
Perfect for those who love deep exploration and branching narratives; the gameplay evolution is clear.Organic and immersive explorationVery practical save systemChoices that truly impact the storyEngaging dark fantasy atmosphereSteep initial learning curveTotal language dependencyHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
If you love the feeling of being lost in a mysterious world and figuring everything out on the fly, The 7th Citadel is exactly what you need. Created by the minds behind the acclaimed The 7th Continent, this game drops you into a dark post-apocalyptic fantasy setting. You start as a 'slave-gardener' who manages to escape the Citadel of Necrodruid Ninidazir’, but freedom comes with a price: you're now facing threats even more sinister in lands that are literally collapsing.

The experience feels almost like an exploration video game: you reveal the map gradually, using numbered terrain and event cards to build the world as you move. It's not just about walking; you must interact with local inhabitants, make tough decisions, and perhaps even build a city to signal the renewal of this desolate world. Every choice you make, whether brilliant or disastrous, shapes the narrative and pushes you inexorably toward an epic final showdown against the Threat.

The game draws heavy inspiration from 'Fighting Fantasy' classics, where cunning and intelligence are worth more than brute force. You'll need to craft your own tools, weapons, and shelters to avoid perishing in the first few turns. And the best part for those with a busy schedule? The save system is incredibly intuitive. You can stop the game at any moment and resume exactly where you left off, without needing to track a thousand things on paper. Whether playing solo to feel the weight of loneliness in this world or with a group of friends to share the tension, the journey is intense and rewarding. Get ready to explore, survive, and try to save what's left of a ruined world.

## FAQ
### Can I play it solo?
Absolutely! The game is excellent in solo mode, providing an immersive survival experience.

### Is it too complex for someone who has never played The 7th Continent?
While it's more polished, it's still an 'expert' game. If you enjoy reading rules and discovering mechanics as you play, you'll be fine.

### How long does a game last?
It varies greatly. It could be a quick 5-minute session or an epic campaign of hundreds of minutes, depending on your pace.

### Do I need all the expansions to play?
No, The 7th Citadel is a standalone game.

### Is the game language dependent?
Yes, completely. Since there's a lot of narrative text and event cards, you need to be fluent in the language of the version you bought.