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Castle Panic

by Fireside Games
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (154 customer reviews)

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  • 1-6 player game
  • About an hour to play
  • Fantasy board game
  • Cooperative yet competitive
  • Addictively fun
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 2.5 x 10.5 inches ; 2.1 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • Origin: China
  • ASIN: B002IUFSPM
  • Item model number: FSD1001
  • Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,182 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (154 customer reviews)
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Product Description

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In Castle Panic players must work together to defend their castle, in the center of the board, from monsters that attack out of the forest, at the edges of the board. Players trade cards, hit and slay monsters, and plan strategies together to keep their castle towers intact. The players either win or lose together, but only the player with the most victory points is declared the Master Slayer.

Product Description

In Castle Panic players must work together to defend their castle, in the center of the board, from monsters that attack out of the forest, at the edges of the board. Players trade cards, hit and slay monsters, and plan strategies together to keep their castle towers intact. The players either win or lose together, but only the player with the most victory points is declared the Master Slayer.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews
196 of 201 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Hold the line boys - our castle is under attack! December 16, 2009
Format:Toy
Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
Length: 4:08 Mins
Fantastic family game!
It's a fun, lighthearted game that doesn't involve a lot of set up, let's you work together, and involves slaying crazed monsters - what's not to love.

We really like co-operative games in our family and with Castle Panic we never feel like one person is directing the whole effort with the others just going along. Everyone is in it together and can really make their own choices. And it's even great fun when we lose.

And even though the game says ages 10+, everyone down to our 6 year old loves it.
Games play out in under an hour, and turns go quickly so no one sits around waiting. Time flies by when you're defending from incessant monster attacks.
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80 of 82 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Family Game Night Just Got Better! October 13, 2009
Format:Toy
Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
(Setting: a demo at a game store with designer Justin De Witt)

Clues you've got an exciting game: 1. Your oldest and "too-cool" daughter runs mid-game to you and whispers in your ear: "Mom, we HAVE to have this game for my slumber party Friday night!"; 2: Your middle child, who is typically quiet, is a chatterbox the whole time, is cracking game jokes with the designer, and is asking questions about the game design and extraordinary art; and 3: Your 7-year-old boy , who usually can't stay seated for very long, is listening intently to the rules and is biting his nails trying to figure out how he's going to beat those BAD monsters coming out of the forest and is NOT willing to trade that Barbarian card for anything!

This game was so fun because, unlike most other games in which players compete against each other, we had to work together as a family to beat the monsters coming out of the forest. We won game one (Mom was the Master Slayer with the most monsters killed); the monsters won game two.

The "rule" book has clear explanations, big, beautiful pictures, and is very organized. This game is going to be a hit!
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134 of 144 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars A Multi-Game Comparison July 20, 2011
Format:Toy|Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 2.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   
Plenty of people have done an admirable job of explaining the games in their reviews, so this is instead an attempt at a comparison between a number of games, the pros and cons of each and which may suit different people best. The games in question are: Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan, Castle Panic, Smallworld, and Forbidden Island.

We have had Settlers of Catan and Carcassonne (with a number of expansion packs) for quite a few years now, and only recently added the other games above. We usually either play just as two adults, or with our two older children (age 9 and 8), and so our conclusions are based on how these games work in those settings. So here's what we've found:

Settlers of Catan
We got this around the same time as Carcassonne and initially just didn't latch onto it. Partly it's that it's supposed to be 3 players or more, and we often play as just two of us. Once we found online some instructions for playing as 2 players it came out more often, and as time's gone by it's become fairly 50-50 whether we play Settlers or Carcassonne on a quiet night in. The choice will usually depend on how much we want to think. With Settlers, you're always planning and calculating; with Carcassonne, you're taking it a card at a time.

Who should get it: Settlers is well-known as one of the great modern games. I'm not as sold on it as some people, and it takes quite a while to learn and feel comfortable with, but once you get the hang of it, it is an entertaining and enjoyable addition to a games collection. There are several 2-player rule variations out there if you need them and they work well (we found one that worked for us and we've stuck to it). But this isn't a game for kids; I would suspect not until they're 16 or so.
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun for all ages October 28, 2009
By Matt
Format:Toy|Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
Castle Panic is advertised as a relatively light cooperative "tower defense" game, and it fits the bill perfectly. Games can be played with 1-6 people, each game lasts around an hour, and it is very quick and easy to pick up. After opening the box and reading the directions, people can begin playing in 10 or 15 minutes.Don't let the simple rules fool you though, the game is very intense and enjoyable!

The game has lived up to my expectations as a great way to spend time with friends and family; I have been playing with my wife and some friends avidly since the game arrived a few days ago.

The game mechanics are very balanced. I have only lost once out of the seven times I played (it was a solo game), but each victory has been VERY close, with only one or two towers remaining. Another great part of the game is that it is very customizable; rules can be changed here and there to make it easier or harder. For example, you can choose to start the game with no tower walls, draw more monsters each turn, etc.

I really like the cooperative aspect of the game, which seems to be a rarity in the gaming world. Although there is an optional competitive element to the game, where the player with the most monster kills is crowned the "Master Slayer," the main goal of the game is survive, and you either do it through team work, or you all perish together. As the game progresses, and you lose some walls and towers to approaching trolls, goblins, orcs, and special "boss monsters," the action gets very intense. With a hoard of monsters surrounding your castle, the tension of what will happen next becomes palpable.

If you are looking for a unique, light, fun way to spend time with friends and family, don't hesitate, try out Castle Panic!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars fun semi-coop game
this is a fun game, everyone works together to protect the castle while monsters are constantly bearing down. Read more
Published 19 hours ago by sixdogman
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Co-op game
The mechanics of this game are very simple, but it will leave you sweating by the end. This game is a staple of my weekly gaming nights, it is quick to learn but hard to master. Read more
Published 2 days ago by robert
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun, Teamwork is the key
We were trying to find a game for our 9 year old son who does not really play against you in games, but always tries to help everyone win. This is a perfect fit for him! Read more
Published 5 days ago by JPrys
5.0 out of 5 stars Tons of fun, co-op style.
This game is great when you get tired of trying to kill each other all the time. Cooperative play style keeps everyone working together to beat the game. Read more
Published 7 days ago by W. Helkenn
5.0 out of 5 stars This game is awesome
My 6 year old son and I are having a blast playing this together. Cooperative gaming is where its at when playing with the little ones.
Published 13 days ago by Scott Carroll
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Co-Op Game
One of the very few co-op board games on the market. Castle Panic is a really fun castle defense type game where everyone works together to stop hordes of monsters from destroying... Read more
Published 18 days ago by Trueflight
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice addition to my games
Saw this on Tabletop and I knew I wanted to own it. Great game on its own better w/the expansion!
Published 24 days ago by Dave Racette
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of exciting fun, exceeded my expectations
First off, I originally purchased this game purely because of the cooperative nature of it since one of my friends was more interested in playing co-op games rather than... Read more
Published 25 days ago by Ashton Gebhard
4.0 out of 5 stars Great game for non-competitive family night
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Game is good quality and the instructions are clear.
Gameplay can be quick with the right players but expect an hour or so if playing with a younger... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michael P Caton
4.0 out of 5 stars Great game for non-competitive family night
Likes:

Game is good quality and the instructions are clear.
Gameplay can be quick with the right players but expect an hour or so if playing with a younger... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Leslie Caton
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