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Crossbows and Catapults (1983)

2 players · 30 min · age 6+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
30 min
Age
6+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.6/10

Best for 2 players aged 6+ who like action / dexterity games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Crossbows and Catapults

Players build a wall of plastic bricks to protect their fort, then alternate turns shooting the walls down using ballistae ("crossbows") and plastic discs, or by lobbing discs over the wall with the catapult. Various scenarios and victory conditions can be made.

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Action / DexterityChildrens GameMedieval

Mechanics: Action / Dexterity, Childrens Game, Medieval · Designer: Ray Frigard, Henri Sala

Players: 2P

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Crossbows and Catapults FAQ

How many players is Crossbows and Catapults?
Crossbows and Catapults plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 6 and up.
How long does Crossbows and Catapults take to play?
A game of Crossbows and Catapults takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Crossbows and Catapults any good?
Crossbows and Catapults rates 6.6/10 from 749 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a action / dexterity / childrens game game built around action / dexterity, childrens game, medieval.