The Keep (1983)
The Keep
The Keep is a board game published by Mayfair Games in 1983 that is based on the identically titled 1981 horror film. The game is designed by James D. Griffin and is for 3 to 6 players, in which one player takes the role of the “Evil One” and the others play as the “Heroes”. The game is set in a castle, and the Heroes must explore the castle and defeat the Evil One before he can awaken the ancient evil that lies within.
Why is The Keep Popular?
The Keep is not a widely known or popular game, but it has received positive reviews for its well-balanced gameplay and levels of bluff and counterbluff. It is also significant as a board game based on a horror film, which was a relatively uncommon theme at the time of its release.
Game Components of The Keep
– Game board
– 6 Hero playing pieces
– 1 Evil One playing piece
– 6 Hero cards
– 1 Evil One card
– 6 Hero dice
– 1 Evil One die
– 1 Combat die
– 1 Rulebook
Game Setup of The Keep
– The game board is placed in the center of the table.
– The Heroes choose their characters and take the corresponding Hero cards and dice.
– The Evil One takes the Evil One card and die.
– The Heroes place their playing pieces on the starting spaces.
– The Evil One places his playing piece on the Evil One’s Lair space.
Gameplay Mechanics of The Keep
– The Heroes take turns moving their playing pieces and rolling their dice to explore the castle and defeat the Evil One’s minions.
– The Evil One takes his turn by rolling his die and moving his playing piece to summon minions and set traps for the Heroes.
– Combat is resolved by rolling the Combat die and comparing the result to the Hero’s or minion’s combat value.
– The game ends when the Heroes defeat the Evil One or the Evil One awakens the ancient evil.
Game Objective of The Keep
The objective of the game is for the Heroes to explore the castle, defeat the Evil One’s minions, and ultimately defeat the Evil One before he can awaken the ancient evil.
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