Covenant

Lead a dwarven clan back into its ancestral mountain to dig, fight, and rebuild room by room.

πŸ‘₯ 1–4 players⏱ approx. 100 minπŸͺ„ Takes some learning14+
🧩 Solo modeβ˜… 6.4 Β· BGG #1,597

Who it's for

Heavy-euro fans who enjoy a strong fantasy theme wrapped around dense worker-placement and territory mechanics.

Not for you if…

You want a light or medium-weight game β€” Covenant sits at the top of the complexity scale with a lot of interlocking systems to track.

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Vibe's take

Heavy and deliberate β€” every dwarf assignment has weight, and the mountain's slow reveal rewards players who plan several turns ahead over reactive play.

About this game

Covenant sends a dwarven clan back to reclaim its ancestral mountain, room by room, over three ages. You assign your dwarves to dig into the rock, drive out the creatures squatting in your ancestors' halls, and raise buildings that bring the old city back to life. Whichever clan racks up the most glory by the end claims the mountain and the king's recognition.

Three-age dwarven reclamationWorker placement with zone controlDig, fight, and build systems
By the numbers

Players

Best at 2–3 playersWorks with 1–4

Duration

100 min

Ages 14+

Complexity

3.7 / 5 β€” Heavy

BGG Rating

6.4/10

Rank #1,597

1.7k ratings

Published

2025