The Third Edition of Catacombs is a major upgrade where every aspect of the product, including a full artwork conversion by the talented artist Kwanchai Moriya. As a result, production was shifted from China to the Netherlands improving the quality of the components. One player controls the Overseer, directing the monsters of the catacomb. The other player(s) control the party of four heroes who cooperatively try to defeat the monsters and eventually the Catacomb Lord. Each of the heroes' special abilities must also be used effectively if they are to prevail. The main mechanic of Catacombs is for the players to flick wooden discs representing monsters, heroes, missiles and fireballs. Contact with an opposing piece inflicts damage but stun, poison, critical and other shot modifiers can create other effects.
The Third printing released in 2019 includes:
- a new “Kallax shelf” friendly box and organizing tray
- new wall system including custom plastic stands
- fully revised and updated Reference manual
- brand new Tutorial manual
- thick, double-sided cardboard game boards
Take on the role of an intrepid hero and flick your way through colorful dungeons, destroying monsters and collecting treasure on your way to confronting the powerful Catacomb Lord to save the town of Stormtryne.
English, Third Edition, Third Printing
The game received the Dice Tower Seal of Excellence.
First game to win the Indie Game Alliance (IGA)’s award of excellence.
Also recommended by Shut Up & Sit Down!, TricTrac.net, We’re Not Wizards, and the Cardboard Herald.