KEEP (Kickstarter Special)

Board Game Geek Rating: 5.62. Avg Player Rating: 6.39. Suitable for 2 to 5 players and published in 2015. This is the Kickstarter Edition of the KEEP Board Game, including the core game and all met stretch goals. Note: paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. Life in the castle is busy, but everyone dreams of a life in the Keep. KEEP is a drafting card game set in a medieval castle. Each round, players pass hands of cards with items and characters. Items can earn coins directly or be sold for more. Characters can boost players' coins at the end of the game based on other drafted cards or offer special abilities. With a blend of drafting, hidden information, and simple mechanics, deciding what to keep and pass is trickier than it seems. After 8 rounds, the player with the most coins wins a new life in the keep. Illustrated by Oliver Howe, it has a gameplay time of about 5 minutes per player. At TheGameSteward, we use a good part of your spending on KEEP to back new Kickstarter games. If you have purchase questions or need game advice, contact us at The Game Steward.

How to play: KEEP is a drafting card game for 2 - 5 players. Each round, you'll get a hand of cards with items and characters. Keep one card from your hand and play it, then pass the rest to the next player. Items can earn you coins right away or be sold for extra coins. Characters can increase your coins at the end of the game depending on other cards you've drafted or give you special abilities. After 8 rounds, the player with the most coins wins. Things to note: This is the Kickstarter Edition, which includes the core game and all met stretch goals. But paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. Maintenance: Keep the cards in a dry place to prevent them from getting damaged. If they get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft cloth.