Between Tales to Amaze and Return to Dark Tower, I’ve reached the phase of my life where Restoration Games ranks among my most anticipated playthings — not for my own sake, but because I know my ten-year-old is going to gush over each new release. Crossbows & Catapults: Fortress War is a remake of Henri Sala’s 1983 original, minus the decaying rubber bands and plus, well, a whole range of things. Better tempo. Action cards. Special ammunition. Mercenaries.

Look, there’s a critical quandary here, but it isn’t a tough circle to square. At thirty-eight, this isn’t my favored way to pass an hour. For my kiddo, it’s the most revolutionary construct in existence. Take one stab at who wins that tiebreaker.

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