Castellion

Flip tiles, build a castle and hope it is still standing after three monster attacks, alone or with one partner.

Designer: Shadi Torbey
Publishers: inPatience, Z-Man Games
Editions by: Filosofia Éditions

The castle at the heart of the Oniverse is about to be attacked by three monsters, and you have to build it into something that survives. Each turn you flip a tile from the pile and decide: use its special power right away, or slot it into your growing castle. Towers let you peek at what is coming, keeps soak up damage, and ranks blunt the effect of the traitor tiles that creep in behind your walls. Play it solo or as a two-player team against the deck. If a base of six tiles is still standing after the third monster has had its go, you win. A small, tense puzzle with a fairy-tale coat of paint, over in about half an hour.

Solo or two-player co-op against the deckTowers, keeps and ranks shape your defenseThree monster attacks decide it all

Who it's for

You want a compact solo puzzle with a fantasy skin, or a quiet co-op for two that fits on a small table.

Not for you if…

You want a big table with many players or lots of negotiation. This is a small puzzle against a deck, for one or two.

Vibe's take

Tense and puzzly, like building a sandcastle while the tide comes in. Every tile is a small gamble between a quick power now and a stronger wall later.