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1999BGG rank #834

Torres

by Michael Kiesling, Wolfgang Kramer · F.X. Schmid

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Players2–4
Time60m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age10+

About the game

What is Torres?

Torres is an abstract game of resource management and tactical pawn movement. Players are attempting to build up castles and position their knights to score the most points each turn. Players have a limited supply of knights and action cards that allow special actions to be taken. Efficient use of pieces and cards, along with a thoughtful awareness of future possibilities, is the heart of this game. Torres is considered by many to be an informal member of what is referred to as the Mask Trilogy.

How it plays

Mechanics

Action PointsArea Majority / InfluenceCatch the LeaderEnclosureGrid MovementHand ManagementSquare GridThree Dimensional MovementTile PlacementTurn Order: Stat-BasedZone of Control

On the shelf

Categories

Abstract StrategyMedieval

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