Crossbows & Catapults: Castle Battle

About this board game

Crossbows & Catapults: Castle Battle is a two-player game of kinetic warfare that plays in about 30 minutes. Each player constructs a castle before taking turns firing discs at the opposing structure, aiming to knock down its warrior figures.

This 2024 restoration of the 1983 classic Crossbows and Catapults combines castle building with hands-on artillery action. Players create larger, more intricate, and more varied fortifications using a selection of detailed building components.

The updated weapons replace the original rubber bands with engineered mechanisms designed for reliable velocity. Spring-powered and pinch-to-fire technology puts the focus on aiming and player skill as discs are launched toward the opponent’s castle.

• Build: Assemble a detailed castle from a variety of components.
• Move or Fire: Take two actions on your turn, choosing either action twice or using both in either order.
• Knock down the enemy: Fire discs at the opposing castle and topple its warrior figures.
• Claim victory: Knock down all enemy warriors and the general to win.

Because players can move or fire twice, every turn offers a direct choice between repositioning and launching another attack. The result is a tactile castle battle where construction, reliable spring-powered weapons, and precise firing all shape the contest.

For fans of the original and newcomers alike, Crossbows & Catapults: Castle Battle brings the classic’s distinctive physical play back with updated building bricks and redesigned firing technology.