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Defenders of the Realm

2010 · Fantasy

Defenders of the Realm

Heroes summoned by the King band together to protect the realm from four invading factions: orcs, dragons, undead and demons. Players each take a Champion role with unique abilities and cooperate to travel the countryside, battle enemy forces, cleanse tainted lands and prevent enemy armies from reaching the city. Gameplay combines card-driven actions, character powers and strategic positioning as enemy hordes advance from multiple directions. Players must coordinate attacks, manage resources and pursue different paths to defeat the invading generals before the city falls.

Players
1–4 best 4
Playing time
90 min
Age
13+
Complexity
2.7 / 5
7.7 on LudoyaFightingAdventureCooperative GamePoint to Point MovementAction Points
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Expansions

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Defenders of the Realm: The Dragon Expansion2010Defenders of the Realm: The Barbarian2010Defenders of the Realm: Hero Expansion #12011Defenders of the Realm: Hero Expansion #22011Defenders of the Realm: Hero Expansion #32011Defenders of the Realm: Global Effects Cards2011Defenders of the Realm: The Errant Paladin2011Defenders of the Realm: Generals Expansion2014Defenders of the Realm: Legends Deck2014Defenders of the Realm: Minions Expansion – Dragonkin2014Defenders of the Realm: Minions Expansion – Demons2014Defenders of the Realm: Minions Expansion – Orcs2014Defenders of the Realm: Quest Deck2014Defenders of the Realm: Minions Expansion – Undead2014Defenders of the Realm: High Council Cards2014Defenders of the Realm: Relics2014Defenders of the Realm: Realm in Flames and Darkness Spreads2014Defenders of the Realm: Hero Expansion #42016Defenders of the Realm: The Noble Dwarf2014Defenders of the Realm: Hero Expansion #52016Defenders of the Realm: Sterling, Guardian Dragon of the Realm2016Defenders of the Realm: Winds of War2016Defenders of the Realm: Companions and Catacombs2022Defenders of the Realm: The Hero's Calling2021

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16
Plays logged
13
Players
1h 30m
Average play
10
In collections
2
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7.7/10

from 8 Ludoya reviews

  • Ferran A Sales6.0

    Just a hard pass Pandemic

  • Ben Bishop8.2

    Super Fantasy Pandemic with dice! Even though it takes a while to play, people always seems to walk away with an epic story against the forces of evil... even if they lose (which usually happens). Even better with expansions (more choice, quests, modules to add and adventure) as those increase the different ways to play beyond counting (though don't add them all in at the same time) Hands down the best and most immersive non-card cooperative game in my opinion. Bonus: Wife likes it too! Can't wait to play it with my children so they can experience this world of adventure!

  • Tom8.5

    Played a prototype version. Add the awesome artwork and this is going to be one of the most popular cooperative games ever. I'm still amazed at how different all the characters feel.

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