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Asalto
1803
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- 2 players
- 20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 2 players
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Asalto is a board game released in 1803 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Grid Movement.
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About the game
This game evolved from (or alongside) Fox & Geese and is played on essentially a Fox & Geese board with additional markings and pieces, it was often included in a set with rules for Fox & Geese and Solitaire. The markings outline one nine-point side of the cross as a distinct fortress or castle, typically in a different color from the rest of the board's points. Also, the horizontal lines of the board are in a different color than the rest, but for the few closest to the fortress. This is to indicate where the attacker may not move; in some editions these markings are absent and instead simply described by the player's rules of movement. The defending player has two pieces in the fortress, either on specific starting points or anywhere the player chooses, depending on the included rules. The other player has twenty-four pieces, one on each of the board's remaining points. The goal for the attacking player is to occupy all nine of the fortress points with one of his pieces. The goal for the defending player is to reduce the attacker to eight pieces, thereby preventing occupation of the fortress. Attackers may move along the vertical or diagonal lines towards the fortress only, except on the few marked horizontal lines near the fortress. They may not jump or capture any pieces. The defenders may move in any direction along any line, and may capture (remove from the board) an attacker's piece by jumping over it to a vacant opposite point.
Mechanics
Publishers
- (Unknown)
- Klee
- N.W. Damm & Søn (Damm)
- Piatnik
- Jumbo
- Tactic
- Karto
- F.X. Schmid
- (Public Domain)
- Noris Spiele
- Brimtoy
- Fratelli Fabbri Editori (Fabbri Editore)
- HEMA
- Dourios
- HABA
- Hausser
- The Game Crafter, LLC
- Across the Board
- MEBO Games
- NewVenture Games
- Juegos Ya S.L.
- Werner & Schumann
- Sprea
- Verlag Schmidt Zwiebeltürme
- Dearborn Industries
- Wicor
- W. & S. B. Ives
- Koster Brothers
- J.M. Kronheim & Cos.
- VEB Berlinplast
- Verlag A. Eggenweiler
- Pellerin & Cie
- L. J. Hjerta
Questions and answers
Asalto supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Asalto is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Asalto for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Asalto has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Asalto belongs to these categories: Wargame, Children's Game, and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Grid Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Asalto as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.