Keep

About this board game

Keep is a fast card-drafting game for 2–5 players that plays in 20 minutes. Compete to gain enough wealth to rise from your humble station and begin a new life within the Keep.

Life is bustling within the castle walls, and everyone is seeking a better future. Each round, you’ll choose a card from the central commons or select one from a hand of cards passed to your neighbor after each turn.

Different types of items offer different values, giving you important choices as you build your collection. Characters add another layer to the draft: play them for their abilities, or select them for end-of-game scoring.

• Draft from both public and private card selections.
• Collect items with varying values to increase your wealth.
• Use characters for their abilities or end-of-game scoring.
• Compete for the most coins when the game ends.

The combination of shared choices and passing hands keeps every turn engaging. You’ll need to watch the available cards, consider what your neighbors may want, and decide when a valuable item or character best supports your plans.

With humorous themes and uniquely styled artwork, Keep offers an accessible experience for groups looking for a quick drafting game. The player with the most coins at the end of the game earns the chance to start a new life in the Keep.

Released in 2015, Keep supports 2–5 players and is designed to finish in 20 minutes, making it a compact choice for a quick game night.