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Cornerstone Essential (2010)

2–4 players · 45 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
45 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.6/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 8+ who like abstract strategy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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Cornerstone Essential board game box cover

About Cornerstone Essential

In the game of Cornerstone Essential, players build and climb their towers, working together in teams or in a head to head race to reach the top. Each turn players build by strategically placing blocks, gaining a better vantage point for the Climber or blocking an opponent. Players will test their dexterity and mental ability as they try to outmaneuver their opponents and beat them to the top.

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Abstract StrategyAction / Dexterity

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Network and Route Building, Team-Based Game · Designer: Matt Mette

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Cornerstone Essential FAQ

How many players is Cornerstone Essential?
Cornerstone Essential plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Cornerstone Essential take to play?
A game of Cornerstone Essential takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Cornerstone Essential any good?
Cornerstone Essential rates 6.6/10 from 206 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / action / dexterity game built around dice rolling, network and route building, team-based game.