The Battle at Kemble's Cascade — Prices
Z-Man Games, Filosofia Éditions, Hobby Japan · Board game · 2014
1–5 · best 3
Solo
75 min
Weight 2.6/5
Buy · from US$ 34.99
7.7
rating
Ludopedia
6.6
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
Perfect for fans of controlled chaos and arcade nostalgia: it's like playing a bullet hell with friends (and foes).
Highlights
- Deep ship customization
- Fun, unpredictable mayhem
- Spot-on arcade feel
Keep in mind
- Too random for strategists
- Requires homemade translation
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About the game
What you do in a play session
The Battle at Kemble's Cascade is a chaotic love letter to classic arcade shoot 'em ups. You pilot a spaceship through a scrolling battlefield, dodging asteroids, grabbing power-ups, and blasting everything in sight — including other players. Your ship's energy is a precious resource: it fuels both movement and shields, so every choice matters. Missions and a 'threat level' system keep tension high, while customizable upgrades make your ship stand out. Expect bullet hell, backstabbing, and the sheer joy of barely surviving against all odds.
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Rules videos
Learn by watching before you open the box
In English
Best player count
BGG community vote
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Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Z-Man Games, Filosofia Éditions, Hobby Japan
Designer
Anders Tyrland, Olle Tyrland
Artist
Chris Quilliams, Philippe Guérin
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
2,873owners
439wishlist
61want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Is it playable solo?
Yes! It has solo rules, but the multiplayer chaos is where it shines.
Best player count?
3-5 for maximum (fun) chaos. Solo and 2-player work but lose some charm.
Hard to learn?
Medium weight (2.5/5). Rules feel intuitive if you've played shoot 'em ups, but have depth to master.
Needs translation?
Yes, it's English-only, but fan-made translations exist.
How long per game?
About 75 minutes, but varies with player count and backstabbing levels.
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