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Stronghold: 2nd edition
- 2 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2015
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- 7.7
Rules assistance for Stronghold: Undead
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 120 min
- 10+
- Complexity 3.7/5
Rules assistant for Stronghold: Undead
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Stronghold: Undead is an expansion for Stronghold released in 2010 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ignacy Trzewiczek and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Worker Placement.
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About the game
Ignacy Trzewiczek introduces a new story about invading a castle - this time brave defenders have to stand against forces of the Undead. Glory no longer matters - now both opponents fight for time. The Necromancer has 8 rounds to defeat men or his army will vanish in sunlight. From the 5th round his power starts to melt away, and he must pay to keep his forces in the battle. Defenders die on the walls. Necromancer's power wanes. Who - at dawn - will be able to stay standing and who will perish? This expansion introduces a new set of buildings in the stronghold, a new set of Invader cards, new rules (Fear level, Leader board) and many more extras.
Designers
Publishers
- Portal Games
- IELLO
- Phalanx Games Deutschland
Questions and answers
Stronghold: Undead 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 Stronghold: Undead is 120 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 Stronghold: Undead 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.
Stronghold: Undead has a complexity rating of 3.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Stronghold: Undead belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Worker 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 Stronghold: Undead are: Ignacy Trzewiczek. 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 Stronghold: Undead as an expansion for Stronghold. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Stronghold to use it. Check that your edition of Stronghold is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.