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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

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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.

Action / Dexterity Childrens Game Medieval

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

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