- BGG rank
- BGG #6,714
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Battleground: Crossbows & Catapults
- 2 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2007
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Rules assistance for Crossbows and Catapults: Trojan Horse and Battle Shield
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 10 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Crossbows and Catapults: Trojan Horse and Battle Shield
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Crossbows and Catapults: Trojan Horse and Battle Shield is an expansion for Crossbows and Catapults released in 1984 for 1–2 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up.
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About the game
The Trojan Horse and Battle Shield expansions add a Trojan Horse Catapult and Battle Shield Crossbow to Crossbows and Catapults. The expansions were available both separately and as a two part gift set. The Trojan horse features a "tail" catapult launcher, and a compartment in the torso of the horse which houses "warriors". When the horse is hit at the front base of the unit, the horse flies open, ejecting its occupants to the ground. The Battle Shield is a wheel mounted combat platform that mounts a semi-automatic crossbow in its undercarriage. This is probably the coolest weapon in the game. Striking the shield (with a catapult) causes the battle shield to explosively destruct by flinging it's shield down and pulling the frame back, ejecting any riders that may be on the shield platform. May be used in a standalone game or added to C&C basic set as an expansion. CONTENTS: (for the combined set) 1 Trojan Horse 1 Battle Shield 8 Vikings 8 Barbarians 4 red caroms 4 blue caroms label sheet
Publishers
- Lakeside
- Leisure Dynamics
Questions and answers
Crossbows and Catapults: Trojan Horse and Battle Shield supports 1–2 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 Crossbows and Catapults: Trojan Horse and Battle Shield is 10 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 Crossbows and Catapults: Trojan Horse and Battle Shield for ages 6 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.
Crossbows and Catapults: Trojan Horse and Battle Shield has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Crossbows and Catapults: Trojan Horse and Battle Shield belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Children's Game, and Action / Dexterity. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Crossbows and Catapults: Trojan Horse and Battle Shield and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Crossbows and Catapults: Trojan Horse and Battle Shield as an expansion for Crossbows and Catapults. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Crossbows and Catapults to use it. Check that your edition of Crossbows and Catapults is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.