The Castle Siege Table Miniature Game challenge is for students grades 6-12. This challenge is all
about strategy. Teams are challenged to build and compete in a warfare miniature game. The game
includes both a defensive force that attempts to hold a modular castle fortification against an offensive
force that utilizes both troops and siege machines.
Castle Siege Miniature Game Criteria
Rules: Castle Siege guide based on Medieval Castle Siege by Matt Fritz
•
•
•
Game board & Pieces: 1:72 scale models
Number of Players: Each team: 1-2 players (2 teams per game)
Duration of Game: 50 min. (Total time 60 minutes – 5 min setup + game + 5 min breakdown)
Process
Before the event:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Register for “The Fling”
Research castles, medieval warfare, and military strategies
Print Castle Board Game rules
Brainstorm strategies
Build game pieces and castle
Practice strategies with partner
Evaluate strategies in team playoffs
During the event:
1. Check-in at registration desk
2. Set-up game in designated location
3. Play!
Castle Siege Board Game Challenge 1