Got the boys to play Castle Combat this weekend as part of TableTop Day. A few weeks back I was in the local Game Parlor in Chantilly VA and found this locally manufactured game. Castle Combat is a variation of the simple card game War that uses a fantasy theme to add special powers.
Game Parlor had a nice in-case display but I have to admit a bit of some doubt when I picked up the business-size envelope with the game inside. I needn’t have worried; the components are basic but good. The cards in particular are especially nicely illustrated and help with the theme of the game.
This game is great for middle- and upper-elementary school age kids since the players must be able to read the special abilities on the cards. Math is simple addition/subtraction. Play is relatively fast; the boys played two games back-to-back while trading sides each game.
I bought the game to support the local economy (both the FLGS and the local school teacher manufacturer). The boys like the game enough we will be investing in expansion packs soon!
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