- BGG rating
- 8.5
Cloudspire: Griege – Faction Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #323
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Cloudspire
2019
Rules assistance for Cloudspire
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- 13+
- Complexity 4.4/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Cloudspire
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Cloudspire is a board game released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 90–180 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Adam Carlson, Josh J. Carlson, and Josh Wielgus and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Cloudspire: Portal Seekers – Content Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Cloudspire: Timothy III, Esq.
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2019
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Cloudspire: Claus Spire
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Cloudspire: Cloud Spider
- 1–4 players
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Cloudspire: Ankar's Plunder – Bonus Scenarios & Skirmishes
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Cloudspire: Hero's Bounty Pack
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Cloudspire: Horizon's Wrath – Faction Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Cloudspire: The Uprising – Faction/Content Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2021
- BGG rating
- 8.8
Cloudspire: Crosspire Landmark
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Cloudspire: Harbinger
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- 2026
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Cloudspire: Keel – Faction Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- 2026
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Cloudspire: Shada – Faction Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- 2026
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Cloudspire: The Graft – Faction Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- 2026
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About the game
Cloudspire is 1-4 player strategy game heavily influenced by both tower defense and MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) games. Solo and Cooperative play are driven by a scenario book that chronicles the story of the game from the perspective of each individual faction. Players control one of four unique factions in a battle to destroy and steal source energy from their opponents. Send and defend against armies and minions, build towers to protect your base, and explore with your heroes in search of resources and powerful Relics to turn the tide of battle. Taking place in the floating realm of Ankar, Cloudspire tells the story of a war to acquire a powerful and rare energy known only as "the source." Every race has their own unique units and heroes as well as the ability to bid and draft mercenaries for hire. Armies are placed either individually or in stacks to conceal powerful units until the last possible moments. Heroes, in the meantime, are controlled individually and may join the tide of battle or choose to explore points of interest in search of numerous resources. Meanwhile, the event deck regularly changes the terms of the fight, making every wave exciting and unpredictable. As armies and minions approach opposing bases, they'll need to contend with Spires - powerful defense towers that can be built around the board. Fight for control of build sites and acquire new spire schematics to build an impenetrable defense and hold off the enemy. Upgrade your home base to unlock new strategies and abilities. Level up your heroes and lead your armies into battle with advanced and upgraded skills! —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Publishers
- Maldito Games
- Lotus Frog Games
- Chip Theory Games
Questions and answers
Cloudspire supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Cloudspire is 90–180 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 Cloudspire for ages 13 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.
Cloudspire has a complexity rating of 4.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Cloudspire belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement. 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 credited designers of Cloudspire are: Adam Carlson, Josh J. Carlson, and Josh Wielgus. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Cloudspire 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.