- Strategy
- Mystery
- Cooperative
- Historical
- Arthur
- Round Table
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Product Specifications
| Model Number: | DOW 7401 |
| Number of Puzzle Pieces: | 1 |
| Assembly Required: | No |
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Product Description
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In most games, players compete against each other to achieve victory. Shadows over Camelot proposes a journey of a very different kind, where you and your fellow players, as Knights of the Round Table, will collaborate to jointly defeat... the game!
At first glance, this task seems simple enough. After all, shouldn't a band of young and noble Knights - fleet of foot and sound of mind - easily defeat a game that plays itself? Alas your quest is further complicated by the ever-present possibility of a Traitor in your midst, biding his time, waiting to strike at the worst possible moment...
But enough words... Don your cloak, climb astride your warhorse and gallop into the Shadows to join us in Camelot!
Product Description
Shadows over Camelot is a unique collaborative game with a malevolent twist! As Knights of the Round Table, you'll work together to defeat the forces closing in on Camelot. But beware. you must be vigilant for a traitor in your midst who is biding his time - secretly sowing the seeds of havoc and destruction. Featuring a richly illustrated gameboard, cards and game pieces, plus and 30 finely-carved 40 mm figures, many memorable game nights await you in Shadows over Camelot.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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This really is a different kind of board game. The only game I can think of which has come close is Lord of the Rings, for in this game you form one of a group who have to collaborate together to beat the game itself, and rescue Camelot. To do so, you need to undertake quests, either singly or as a group and so earn white swords to place on the famed round table at Camelot - before the forces of evil place their own black swords. Add to this the fact that one of your party may be a traitor and you have a most challenging and entertaining evening's play, highly recommended for all those lovers of board games who enjoy the social aspects of playing the game as much as the competitive aspects!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Ok, so you may have played Lord of the Rings board game as a co-op board game...forget it. This one wipes the floor with LOTR and provides everything you need.
Tactics are something that as you augment the difficulty of the game (by adding a traitor, or starting with few health points etc) your tactics evolve too. There are surprises, action, adventure...the stuff that actually gets your adrenaline going.
I've also played the co-op board game based in the realm of Cthulu, but this one beats it hands down too. It bonds the players as a party pretty quickly and really makes you think. Plus it so much fun and addictive.
A favourite game of mine for a while now, we even took to playing it at home on our own, and, although the game says for 3 player or more, we played with just 2 and had a great time on several occasions. No dynamics of the adventure or game were lost, just concentrated between the 2 of us. We have also played with a group of 6 of us, and still loved every minute!
If you want to buy a game that will last, one that can throw somethings different your way and that you can manipulate for the group of people you choose to play with, this is it. Worth every penny. The only reason I marked it down on durability, is that at some point the cards will start to wear and tear...that's life! Educationally, the kids can play, but the understanding of whats going on may not be quite up to it until the later years, depends on the kid I should imagine. But having said that, its great for developing teamwork.
Since leaving New Zealand and my copy behind, we are wanting to buy a second copy...we just love it that much....So what are you waiting for?
Tactics are something that as you augment the difficulty of the game (by adding a traitor, or starting with few health points etc) your tactics evolve too. There are surprises, action, adventure...the stuff that actually gets your adrenaline going.
I've also played the co-op board game based in the realm of Cthulu, but this one beats it hands down too. It bonds the players as a party pretty quickly and really makes you think. Plus it so much fun and addictive.
A favourite game of mine for a while now, we even took to playing it at home on our own, and, although the game says for 3 player or more, we played with just 2 and had a great time on several occasions. No dynamics of the adventure or game were lost, just concentrated between the 2 of us. We have also played with a group of 6 of us, and still loved every minute!
If you want to buy a game that will last, one that can throw somethings different your way and that you can manipulate for the group of people you choose to play with, this is it. Worth every penny. The only reason I marked it down on durability, is that at some point the cards will start to wear and tear...that's life! Educationally, the kids can play, but the understanding of whats going on may not be quite up to it until the later years, depends on the kid I should imagine. But having said that, its great for developing teamwork.
Since leaving New Zealand and my copy behind, we are wanting to buy a second copy...we just love it that much....So what are you waiting for?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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There are so few games of this type where all the players have to come together against the game (you can add some challenge if one of the players becomes a traitor). it does not take the whole night but rather 1-3h. good even for younger children since they can get advice from other players on what to do but lots of fun for adults as it is not always easy to win. it is also beautifully made. rules are not complicated but the game is well balanced. I fully recommend.
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Fantastic co-op gaming
Shadows Over Camelot is a fantastically designed boardgame in which all players play against the evil forces surrounding Camelot. Read more
Published 15 months ago by C. Jackson
BEST BOARDGAME EVER!
I love this game. It is fun and intense. The mechanics are fun and it is challenging but not 'hard' It is self balancing. Read more
Published 15 months ago by James J. Rogers
New game concept
I first played this game to humour the 10 year old who had received it for Christmas. The adults in the party played the game 5 times in the following days. Read more
Published on 4 April 2010 by Gordon Old
Brilliant co-operative game
I bought this for the family for Christmas 2007. It is quite different to our normal games as it is played co-operatively - all players play AGAINST the game, using their... Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2009 by M. R. N. Shackelford
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