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Project: Castleshire

Designer: Till Peters

Artists: Rebekah Farr, Janette Ramos (Arcane Alley, The Pirate Republic, Ukiyo), Sam Rodger (Crimopolis)

Publisher: Cheap Sheep Games (Crimopolis)

Genre/Mechanisms: bluffing, card game, end game bonuses, fantasy, medieval, memory, open drafting, score-and-reset game, variable player powers

Player Count: 2-6

Solo Mode: no

Complexity: light

Risk: HIGH

Summary: “Enter a mystical kingdom ruled by an eccentric Majesty besotted with the idea of building the perfect castle. Deft guilds and shady allies thrive in a realm that the world will remember as Castleshire: the land of the thousand castles. You are a rising master-builder and dream of leaving a lasting legacy. You decide to compete in building the chambers of their Majesty’s perfect castle. You are driven by one goal: to become the most famous master-builder of all time. Everyone is always active. This game has literally no downtime for players. In your turn, you set out to build the castle and increase your fame. You either do this certified using your limited resources or chaotically in an unplanned matter. When not on your turn, you endeavor to bring your adversaries down when they attempt the latter. Use the unique skills of your guild that have been mastered over generations. At any time, everyone is able to force a turn of events to a certain degree with the help of allies who are sprawling in the vicinity of the epic construction site. A good memory and reading opponents are as helpful as a good poker face. In this socially interactive bluffing game, you will win if you if you are clever and the wittiest of all – constantly adapted to counter other players’ evolving strategies.”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $44

All-In (w/shipping): $110

Campaign Ends: 6/13

Game Ships: Apr. 2023

Funding Status: Currently at 34% with 20 days to go.