Cloudspire

About this board game

Cloudspire is a 1–4-player strategy game with an approximate play time of 180 minutes, blending tower defense and MOBA-inspired gameplay in the floating realm of Ankar.

Players control one of four unique factions in a war to acquire the rare and powerful energy known as the source. Send armies and minions toward opposing bases, defend your own territory, and seek opportunities to destroy and steal source energy from your opponents.

Each faction has its own units and heroes, while mercenaries can be hired through bidding and drafting. Armies may be deployed individually or in concealed stacks, allowing powerful units to remain hidden until the crucial moment. Heroes are controlled separately: they can join the battle or explore points of interest in search of resources and powerful Relics.

• Spires: Build powerful defensive towers around the board to protect your base.
• Base upgrades: Improve your home base to unlock new strategies and abilities.
• Hero progression: Level up heroes and lead armies with advanced, upgraded skills.
• Changing events: An event deck regularly changes the terms of the fight, keeping each wave unpredictable.

Control of build sites and access to new spire schematics are essential for creating an impenetrable defense. At the same time, exploration, combat, and resource gathering give heroes an important role beyond the main army’s advance.

Solo and cooperative play are driven by a scenario book that chronicles the story from the perspective of each faction. Whether commanding a faction against opponents or facing its challenges in scenario-based play, Cloudspire combines tactical positioning, concealed forces, evolving defenses, and a struggle for control of the source.