Hour of Glory: Stronghold Kit

About this board game

Hour of Glory: Stronghold Kit is a 2–4 player game with a 60-minute play time, pitting Allied agents against a heavily defended Axis Stronghold.

Up to three players take the roles of individual Allied agents, while another player becomes the Stronghold Commander. The agents must infiltrate the enemy base, obtain vital intelligence about the Axis secret weapon, and escape to report their findings to HQ.

Every mission takes place under intense time pressure. The agents have just 60 minutes to complete their objectives before the Stronghold is locked down, making escape impossible.

Allied agents can choose between two distinct tactical approaches. Raiding emphasizes stealthy movement and silent killing, while assault focuses on speed, aggression, and liberal use of firepower. The chosen approach shapes how the mission unfolds.

• Play as an elite Allied agent or the Stronghold Commander.
• Use stealth and silent killing, or rely on speed and firepower.
• Deploy Sentries to create defensive zones.
• Send a senior Officer to investigate reports of intruder activity.
• Raise the alarm and mobilize Guards once the threat is located.

For the Commander, Hour of Glory offers both strategic and tactical challenges. Sentries help establish defensive zones, while a senior Officer investigates suspicious activity. Once the agents are identified and located, the Commander must raise the alarm and send Guards to stop them from leaving alive.

The boxed set includes two rulebooks, a colorful multi-part playing area, play markers and movers, and a mission timer. Metal miniatures are optional but recommended, giving players everything they need to wage war in the shadows.