Previously, On Kickstarter… #647


(or here’s a list of what launched yesterday that might deserve a closer look)


Project: Halls of Hegra

Designer: Petter Schanke Olsen (Donning the Purple)

Artists: Jog Brogzin, Joeri Lefevre (Donning the Purple, Europa Universalis: The Price of Power)

Publisher: Tompet Games (Donning the Purple)

Genre/Mechanisms: action / event, bag building, dice rolling, economic, pick-up and deliver, push your luck, solo / solitaire game, wargame, worker placement, worker placement with different worker types, world war II

Player Count: 1

Solo Mode: yes

Complexity: medium-heavy

Risk: HIGH

Summary: “From an abandoned mountain fortress you command a group of Norwegian volunteers fighting numerically superior German forces in the early days of WW2. Halls of Hegra is a solo only game in the same vein as Robinson Crusoe, This War of Mine, and Dead of Winter. The mechanics are worker placement, bag building, and area control/ tower defense. You play as the commander of the Norwegian forces during the three stages of the game. Mobilization. Explore the fortress while you dig your way through mountains of snow and broken equipment. New recruits are joining your growing force while you plan supply routes for the coming siege. 1st Attack. The village below the fortress is attacked. You try to defend it while you do the final preparations before the Siege. Send out patrols behind enemy lines to secure enough supplies. Siege. The Siege of fortress Hegra begins. You have to endure constant bombing and infantry attack while keeping the morale up amongst your men. Will you survive?”

Base Pledge (w/shipping): $60

All-In (w/shipping): $60, same as above

Campaign Ends: 8/25

Game Ships: Aug. 2023

Funding Status: Funded; currently at 116% with 21 days to go.

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