How many players is Catacombs & Castles?

Catacombs & Castles plays with 2–8 players, ages 14 and up.

How long does Catacombs & Castles take to play?

A game of Catacombs & Castles takes 30–60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Catacombs & Castles any good?

Catacombs & Castles rates 6.9/10 from 601 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a action / dexterity / adventure game built around flicking.

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Catacombs & Castles (2017)

2–8 players · 30–60 min · age 14+ · ★ 6.9 on BGG

Players: 2–8
Play time: 30–60 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.9/10

Best for 2–8 players aged 14+ who like action / dexterity games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30–60 min.

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About Catacombs & Castles

Catacombs and Castles is a standalone game featuring a "Catacomb" team of heroes vs a "Castle" team of heroes. The game serves as an introduction to the Catacombs world and dexterity game system, so it features simplified, fast game play with some new mechanisms. As in Catacombs, players flick pieces around a board to simulate combat, with cards and special powers dictating how you can move and attack. Catacombs and Castles supports up to eight players com…

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Action / Dexterity Adventure Fantasy Fighting

Mechanics: Flicking · Designer: Aron West

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P · 7P · 8P

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Catacombs & Castles FAQ

How many players is Catacombs & Castles?: Catacombs & Castles plays with 2–8 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Catacombs & Castles take to play?: A game of Catacombs & Castles takes 30–60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Catacombs & Castles any good?: Catacombs & Castles rates 6.9/10 from 601 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a action / dexterity / adventure game built around flicking.