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Castles and Keeps

Castles and Keeps

(Web published) · 2014
215 min8+ yrs1.0/5 complexity5.3 BGGCouples
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How do you play Castles and Keeps?

Castles and Keeps is a 2 player head to head card laying game using a deck of only 9 cards. On each card there are four castles which contain a different combination of player shields.

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Castles and Keeps box art
official art · (Web published)

Castles and Keeps is a 2 player head to head card laying game using a deck of only 9 cards.

On each card there are four castles which contain a different combination of player shields.

Players take turns to place a card matching the castle type and at the same time trying to cover their opponents shields with their own.

Once all cards have been placed, players with three or more castles connected by a road score one point for each.

As soon as a player gets to 30 points they are crowned the champion.

Castles and Keeps is a free print and play game.

game anatomy
Complexity1.0 / 5
BGG rating5.3 / 10
Vibe
Couples
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
15 min
Players
2
Recommended age
8+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Castles and Keeps cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Castles and Keeps cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Castles and Keeps?
Castles and Keeps is a card game game, for 2 players, taking ~15 minutes, featuring area majority / influence. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Castles and Keeps — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Castles and Keeps support?
Castles and Keeps is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Castles and Keeps take?
A game of Castles and Keeps takes about 15 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Castles and Keeps for?
Castles and Keeps is recommended from age 8.
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Area control →Tile placement →Card Game →Print & Play →

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