{"product_id":"castle-combo","title":"Castle Combo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"panel panel-condensed panel-expandable ng-scope ng-isolate-scope expandable full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"expandable-envelope\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"expandable-body\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"game-description-body ng-scope\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ng-binding\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCastle Combo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a tableau-building game that combines simplicity with deep, engaging gameplay, offering highly satisfying experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach player will spend coins to draft 9 cards from 2 open markets on the table (the lower and upper city), creating along the game a 3x3 square of people interacting with each other to trigger instant effects and end-of-game bonuses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach turn, you add a character to your tableau — a seemingly straightforward action that packs a punch regarding strategic decisions. You'll need to carefully manage your Keys to influence the Messenger pawn at critical moments, as it controls which characters are available for recruitment from two different areas – peasants and nobles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalancing your Gold reserves is equally important, ensuring you can afford the characters that best suit your strategy throughout the game. Selecting the right characters is crucial to maximising their immediate effects and the points they will contribute at the game's end. Finally, carefully arranging these characters on your 3x3 board is key to unlocking their full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter everyone has played 9 turns (i.e., everyone has 9 characters in front of them), the player with the most points in their tableau wins the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel panel-top game-awards panel-condensed ng-scope\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-header panel-header-sm\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"panel-title\"\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel-expandable ng-isolate-scope expandable open\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"expandable-envelope\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"expandable-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-unstyled ng-scope\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgamehonor\/111388\/2025-spiel-des-jahres-recommended\"\u003e2025 Spiel des Jahres Recommended\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgamehonor\/110282\/2024-swiss-gamers-award-nominee\"\u003e2024 Swiss Gamers Award Nominee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgamehonor\/110281\/2024-swiss-gamers-award-family-nominee\"\u003e2024 Swiss Gamers Award Family Nominee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgamehonor\/112128\/2024-origins-awards-best-gateway-game-nominee\"\u003e2024 Origins Awards Best Gateway Game Nominee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgamehonor\/111267\/2024-golden-geek-light-game-of-the-year-winner\"\u003e2024 Golden Geek Light Game of the Year Winner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgamehonor\/110846\/2024-golden-geek-light-game-of-the-year-nominee\"\u003e2024 Golden Geek Light Game of the Year Nominee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"ng-binding\" href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgamehonor\/112068\/2024-board-game-quest-awards-best-card-game-nomine\"\u003e2024 Board Game Quest Awards Best Card Game Nominee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Dice Cup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55956309311865,"sku":"5065014806357","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0429\/8335\/8618\/files\/pic8250341.webp?v=1761047613","url":"https:\/\/dicecupcafe.co.uk\/products\/castle-combo","provider":"Dice Cup Cafe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}