Guardian's Call

Orcs are raiding the western realm, and the dragon Golianth follows behind them. As rival Guardians, players gather provisions, send weapons and shields, seek ancient artifacts, cast magical spells, and help bring villagers safely to the Castle. Each turn, players collect provisions from the central pool and offer aid to another Guardian. The recipient decides whether the offer is sincere or deceptive; a correct guess claims the offered provisions, while an incorrect guess returns them to the offering player. Provisions score in different ways, with their value increasing as more are collected. Players compete to provide the greatest resources and save the most villagers, earning the title of Guardian of the Realm.

Players: 2–5 best 4
Playing time: 20–40 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: 2 / 5