Citadel

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.2

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Citadel has a moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth. Players need to be aware of and react to each other's strategies frequently. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Replay value

Citadel has a high variability gameboard, offering different experiences each time it is played. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, enhancing replay value. The game provides deep strategic possibilities and room for players to improve their strategy over time. The player interaction score is average. It scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. The game is moderately easy to learn, striking a balance between accessibility and depth. Overall, Citadel has a strong replayability score of 7.9.

Luck profile

Citadel has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. While players have some ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions, luck still plays a significant role. The game outcome is a balanced mix of luck and strategy.

Overview

COMPONENTS * FIELD - [1] The game board. A large grid such as a GO board is typical (18x18 squares). * WARRIORS - [~100] round counters with a different color for each player. GO or Pente pieces work well.. * WALL SECTIONS - [~50] or so Square, flat, wooden tiles that fit inside the grid squares. The blank side of Scrabble tiles work well. * CITADELS - [~9] Flat markers that a warrior can rest atop. Scrabble tiles, or quarters work well. PREMISE Each player is in a power struggle to control the most citadels. You fortify your citadels with walls, and guide your warriors in the field of battle to storm other citadels. HOW TO WIN Control the majority of CITADELS by a difference of 2 at the beginning of your turn. (e.g. 5-3, 3-1, etc.)

Mechanism

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Action Points Point to Point Movement Tile Placement

Family

2

Components: 18 x 18 Grids Players: Two Player Only Games

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Credits

Designers

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Thomas Gale

Publishers

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(Web published)

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