Stronghold

Published 2009

Stronghold is a game telling the story of a siege. Players take opposite sides, one has to defend the stronghold, the other has to break into the castle as soon as possible. As time passes, defenders get Victory Points every turn for their efforts on the walls. The game board represents the stronghold itself as well as the surrounding terrain, where enemy forces are placed and whence they proceed to the walls. The defender has a small number of soldiers manning the walls, while the invader has an infinite legion of attacking creatures. A desperate fight is taking place every single turn. The invaders build war machines, equip their soldiers, train them and use black magic rituals to achieve victory. Meanwhile, defenders repair walls, build cannons, train soldiers, and do everything they can to hold the castle as long as possible.

Mechanics

Action Point Allowance System Action Points Area Control / Area Influence Area Majority / Influence Point to Point Movement Team-Based Game Variable Player Powers

Categories

Fantasy Fighting Medieval

Designers

Ignacy Trzewiczek

Publishers

IELLO Inc. Phalanx Games B.V. Portal Games Valley Games
Stronghold

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
2 hours
Weight
Medium-Heavy — 3.67/5
Year
2009
BGG Rating
7.11
BGG Rank
#1419
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Stronghold supports 2 to 4 players. The community rates it best at 2 players.
A typical game of Stronghold takes about 120 minutes.
Stronghold has a complexity rating of 3.67/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Heavy' category. It is a complex game best suited for experienced board gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Stronghold is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Stronghold has a rating of 7.11/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 3,516 ratings. It is ranked #1419 overall.
Stronghold was designed by Ignacy Trzewiczek. It was published in 2009.