Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 8.20. Players: 1 - 4. Published in 2021. This is the Kickstarter After The Empire Board Game's Fortress Pledge by Grey Fox Games. It includes the core game, a Captain of the Guard promo miniature and card, 5 neoprene mats, a Gametrayz custom component tray and lid, plus all applicable stretch goals. Note: paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. After the Empire is a thrilling tower defense and worker placement game for 2 - 4 players. In this medieval - themed game, you'll recruit refugees, gather resources, and fortify your defenses against waves of invaders trying to sack your castle and steal its wealth. It's also a resource management game. Each turn, or season, players take turns using worker tokens (peons) to perform actions like gathering resources, building advanced buildings, and recruiting refugees from the shared board or their personal fiefdom. After all peons are used, players harvest food and prepare for combat. During combat, at least three invader cards are revealed with randomized troops and attack directions. Only rich castles will attract larger forces and siege weapons. You need to repair your city and arm your troops fast. The normal game ends after eight turns but can go up to 16 for an epic experience. The winner is the one who preserves their fiefdom and saves the most gold. Protect your life, wealth, fiefdom, and legacy! You can buy After The Empire: The Fortress Pledge Kickstarter Game online at TheGameSteward. A large part of your spending will go towards backing new games on Kickstarter. If you have questions about purchasing or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.
How to play: Start by setting up the core game, placing the components like the neoprene mats and using the Gametrayz custom tray to organize everything. Each turn, known as a season, take turns with other players. Use your worker tokens (peons) to gather resources, build buildings, and recruit refugees. After using all your peons, harvest food and get ready for combat. When combat starts, at least three invader cards will be revealed. Pay attention to the number of troops and the direction of the attack. Try to repair your city and arm your troops quickly. The game usually ends after eight turns, but you can play up to 16 turns for a longer experience. The winner is the one with the most preserved fiefdom and saved gold. Things to note: Remember that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless otherwise stated. When handling the promo miniature and card, be careful not to damage them. Maintenance: Keep the neoprene mats clean and dry to prevent them from getting dirty or damaged. Store the game components in the Gametrayz tray and lid to keep them organized and protected.
