There are a lot of different types of games out there. Some games are big epic adventures. Some give you challenging puzzles to get through. Others want you to optimize everything you do for points. And some of them having you shooting boulders across the floor to knock down castles. Catapult Feud is the last type.

How To Play Catapult Feud

Catapult Feud is a pretty simple game. You build a castle, you put your knights on it, and then you take turns shooting back and forth trying to knock down your opponents knights. First person to knock them all down wins.

But there is more to the game as well. There are cards in the game. Basically special powers that might allow you to shoot twice, rebuild part of your wall or stand back up a knight who has been knocked down. That strategy, though, is fairly limited and the game really is about knocking down the castles.

What Doesn’t Work?

For some people this game is going to disappoint because they want more strategy in the cards. This is a dexterity game in all practical purposes, and I don’t think you even need to play with the cards. But for some people, they might want to use the cards, and then be disappointed with how little decision space there really is.

And this is a dexterity game, and one that you feel, almost, like you have less control over than some. Especially with the ballistae, I feel like shooting them could be extremely powerful, but also more of a chance to be a dud. For some players that is going to be frustrating. I think especially for kids who just want to shoot as hard as possible, they are going to be disappointed that they can’t always.

What Works?

The toy factor of the game is great, and if you know it’s silly, it is a lot of silly fun. There is something about sitting on the floor, even as an adult, and shooting things back and forth. It just works and makes a silly good time. And the building of the castle is part of that silly good time. I think I might have had more fun building the castle than shooting, almost.

Mechanically, I think the game works well. This isn’t a negative, but like Ice Cool or other dexterity games, I recommend warming up before hand. Especially with the ballistae if you get the Siege expansion, it takes a little bit of getting used to. But the catapult works well. And everything is heavy enough. The bricks are heavy, but can be knocked down, the balls are heavy, but not to the point where they will always wreck everything.

Who Is It For?

Kids, this is a kids game. But it’s not really just a kids game. It is a game that I had a lot of fun playing. But it is also a game that I want more of to have even more fun. So while the game clearly targets kids, it works for adults. I think as my kid gets older, it’ll be something that we enjoy. But for a game night with another couple, still fun. Probably diminishing returns, though, for adults playing adults.

Catapult Feud Final Thoughts

This is a very fun game. I know I always talk about the toy factor for Catapult Feud, but it is important. That is where the game really is. Building up a castle and then blasting it down, and repeating, if you want. Like I said, this one is going to be better when my kid is older. Playing it with another couple is fun, but with a kid is going to be great. The excitement will always be there, just for knocking stuff over.

That said, it could eventually have diminishing returns. As the kid gets past the age of wanting to play it, I’m not sure I will pull it out. I need to see with more expansions that are coming. But Pitchcar and Ice Cool are both more likely to hit the table. They play more people and are simpler to teach and learn.

My Grade: C+
Gamer Grade: D
Casual Grade: B

Have you played Catapult Feud, what do you think about it?

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