How to Play The Anarchy: Castle Defense, Cards & Combos

Scope: Garphill Games base multiplayer game; solo campaign content excluded.

Play through five rounds

Each round presents new opportunities and threats while advancing the war toward its conclusion.

Use multi-use cards

Cards can provide resources, actions, development or other effects. Choosing one use gives up alternative uses for that turn.

Develop your domain

Build economic and military infrastructure on the player board to improve future action chains.

Fortify the castle

Walls, towers and defensive development help absorb or prevent Angevin pressure.

Build siege weapons

Offensive preparation allows you to attack enemy strongholds and convert military investment into rewards.

Chain actions

Many effects trigger follow-up resources or actions. Efficient turns connect several small bonuses into one larger sequence.

Game end

After round five, compare final bravery, loyalty, influence and might while applying discontent and other end-game adjustments.

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