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Raise the Shields

Raise the Shields

(Web published) · 2017
1–610–20 min10+ yrs1.7/5 complexity6.0 BGGStrategy
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How do you play Raise the Shields?

All six sectors of the province are under attack! Quick! Get those shields up now! Raise the Shields is a print-and-play roll-and-write game of direct conflict.

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All six sectors of the province are under attack! Quick! Get those shields up now!

Raise the Shields is a print-and-play roll-and-write game of direct conflict. Seek to destroy your neighbor's cities while simultaneously working to erect shields in an effort to protect your own cities.

All players share two of the same dice while also rolling one personal die. These three dice must be assigned to three different tasks:

 Work sector: Where will you work on connecting your shield generator to the power plant?
 Shape: What shape will you fill in order to connect the generator with the power?
 Attack: In what sector will you attack your neighbor?

Use these basic actions to erect shields, to destroy neighboring cities, and to open up new bonus abilities.

Be the first to raise all your shields or destroy an enemy city and you win the game!

In the solo mode, instead of attacking other players, you will assign damage to yourself.

—description from the designer

game anatomy
Complexity1.7 / 5
BGG rating6.0 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Some text — easily memorized
🌐 plays without English
Play time
10–20 min
Players
1–6
Recommended age
10+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q3How do you play Raise the Shields?
Raise the Shields is a abstract strategy game, for 1–6 players, taking ~10–20 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Raise the Shields — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Raise the Shields support?
Raise the Shields is played by 1–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Raise the Shields take?
A game of Raise the Shields takes about 10–20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Raise the Shields for?
Raise the Shields is recommended from age 10.
Mechanics & categories
Roll & write →Abstract Strategy →Dice →Fighting →Print & Play →

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