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Keep

Keep

Small Box Games · 2015
2–510–20 min0+ yrs1.7/5 complexity6.3 BGG#12.129 BGG714KidsStrategy
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How do you play Keep?

Life is bustling within the castle walls. But you want for more. You want for a life in the Keep. Unfortunately, so does everyone else. KEEP is a card drafting game where you compete to gain enough wealth to rise up from your humble station and start a life beyond the walls of the keep.

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Life is bustling within the castle walls. But you want for more. You want for a life in the Keep. Unfortunately, so does everyone else.

KEEP is a card drafting game where you compete to gain enough wealth to rise up from your humble station and start a life beyond the walls of the keep. Each round, you’ll choose a card from the central commons, or from a hand of cards that is passed to your neighbor after each turn. There are multiple types of items to choose from that vary in their value, as well as characters that can be played for their ability or selected for end of game scoring. Be the player with the most coins at the end of the game and you’ll be able to start a new life in the keep.

Key Points

  • Fast card drafting game that plays 2 to 5 players in 30 minutes or less!
  • Humorous themes and uniquely styled artwork.
  • Use a combination of public and private drafting to collect what you need each round.
game anatomy
Complexity1.7 / 5
BGG rating6.3 / 10
Vibe
KidsStrategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
10–20 min
Players
2–5
Recommended age
0+ yrs
BGG rank
#12.129
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Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Keep cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Keep cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Keep?
Keep is a card game game, for 2–5 players, taking ~10–20 minutes, featuring end game bonuses. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Keep — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Keep support?
Keep is played by 2–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of Keep take?
A game of Keep takes about 10–20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Keep for?
Keep is recommended from age 0.
Q7How complex is Keep?
Keep has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.7 out of 5.
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