Catacombs: Third Edition
Catacombs: Third Edition
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Catacombs: Third Edition is an award-winning action and dexterity-based fantasy board game that has captured the hearts of players with its innovative gameplay and unique mechanics. Originally celebrated as Wired GeekDad.com’s Board Game of the Year in 2011 and recognized by both BoardGameGeek and Dice Tower for its creativity, Catacombs offers a thrilling, tactile experience where players flick wooden discs to represent combat actions like launching arrows, casting spells, and battling monsters.
In this edition, the game receives a complete artwork transformation by the renowned artist Kwanchai Moriya, bringing a vibrant and captivating visual style to the dungeon-crawling adventures. Additionally, production has been shifted from China to the Netherlands, resulting in improved component quality that elevates the overall experience.
In Catacombs, one player assumes the role of the Overseer, controlling the monsters lurking in the catacomb’s depths. The remaining players take on the roles of four unique heroes, working together to overcome the monsters and ultimately defeat the powerful Catacomb Lord. Each hero has special abilities that must be used strategically to prevail in this dynamic and cooperative battle. The core gameplay revolves around flicking wooden discs to move and attack, creating an engaging blend of dexterity and strategy where every flick counts.
Available now at Boarding School Games, Catacombs: Third Edition is perfect for fans of both dexterity games and fantasy adventures looking for an exciting twist on traditional board games.
Key Features:
- Award-winning gameplay: Recognized by Wired, BoardGameGeek, and Dice Tower for innovation and excellence.
- Stunning new artwork: Features a complete visual overhaul by artist Kwanchai Moriya.
- Enhanced component quality: Produced in the Netherlands for superior build and durability.
- Unique dexterity mechanics: Flick wooden discs to move and attack, inflicting damage and utilizing special shot modifiers.
- Cooperative or one-vs-many gameplay: One player controls the monsters, while up to four players control heroes working together to defeat the Catacomb Lord.