Castle Combo

From the publisher of the hit game Faraway.

Castle Combo is a tableau-building game that combines simplicity with deep, engaging gameplay. It offers a highly satisfying "combo" experience in a small box, making it the perfect filler game for strategy lovers.

Build Your Village

Over the course of the game, you will draft exactly 9 cards to create a 3x3 square of people.

• The Goal: Arrange your characters to trigger instant effects and maximize end-of-game bonuses.

• The Strategy: Every placement matters. A Blacksmith might give you gold now, but a Noble might score points for every Blacksmith in your bottom row later.

The Messenger Mechanic

Drafting isn't just about paying Gold; it’s about positioning.

• Two Markets: You can recruit from the "Peasants" (Lower City) or the "Nobles" (Upper City).

• The Keys: To switch markets, you must manage your Keys to move the Messenger pawn. If you run out of keys, you might be forced to draft a card you don't want!

Why Reviewers Love It

"I really like this game. A really cool, fun game that is actually way crunchier than it looks on the surface." — Board Stupid

"I love Castle Combo. There’s such a rewarding decision spectrum in a tiny boxed 9 card tableau... one of those games that you can play a game of and then play another of." — Board Game Overlord

Key Features

• Fast: Play a full game in 20-25 minutes.

• Crunchy: Seemingly straightforward actions pack a punch regarding strategic decisions.

• Replayable: The huge variety of card interactions means no two castles are ever the same.