Stronghold Games Encore!

So much fun! Me and my wife play a couple rounds every day! We have taught a bunch of our friends and they love it too!

I enjoyed this game. The object is to cross off groups of colored blocks based on what is rolled on the dice. There are a few rules to be followed, but it is not complicated, especially after you have played through it once. I enlarged and laminated the scorecards so I could use dry erase pens to play. The dice are made of wood and are very light. I prefer heavier dice, but it was not worth losing a star over. If you like games that require you to roll dice and cross things off, I think you will enjoy this game. There is also a solo play option which I enjoyed.

Played this for the first time at a New Year's game night and loved it. Almost immediately went home and ordered a copy for myself (and have since inspired another family member to do likewise).I like that this game lets everyone in my family play. I also like that this game can be played solo, with slightly different rules that are provided.In the group version, after the first couple rounds, the first player gets to pick which dice they want to use and the other players have to make do with the rest. The goals are to complete scorecard columns and colors, for points at the end of the game. Question marks on the number dice and black spots on the color dice function as wild's--which can help players out (but there's a limit to how many can be used, and players get points at the end for wilds they haven't used).In the solo game, there's a set number of rolls, but otherwise the rules are the same.To keep from exhausting the pad of game scorecards too quickly, I bought a set of self-sealing photo pockets (4x6 size) and put blank scorecards in them. The markers provided in the game box work on the pocket surface and wipe off well (having a damp cloth or wipe does help the process).

This game is a joy to play. Even when it’s not your turn, there’s something to do. Multiple players can pursue different strategies to win. You can play defensively or not. Easy to teach, and travels well. A rare game that’s fun for two people.

The game is fun to play with 2 to 4 people. More than that makes it a long time between turns. There are multiple ways to gain points to win but the roll of the dice can always alter your plans for better or worse. Our only real issue with the game is that additional score sheets are not available for sale, and trying to copy them in color on your printer costs more in ink than buying the whole game again. Some people have suggested using a clear plastic cover over a score sheet and using dry erase markers but it sounds messy. Otherwise, good game.