Walls & Warriors

Embarking on a Challenge in Walls & Warriors

To begin, thy teen selects one of eighty battles, each more cunning than the last. The red knights (scoundrels, everyone), the noble blue knights, and their towers are placed according to the chosen challenge. Once positioned, they remain fixed throughout the puzzle.

Then comes the true test: the laying of walls. These must fit precisely into the grooves of the board, forming strongholds to protect the blue knights and towers while leaving the red marauders outside.

A blue knight or tower is considered protected only when completely enclosed by walls, whether standing alone or alongside fellow defenders. The shape and size of the fortress matter not. Red knights, however, must never be fully surrounded. They may linger near the walls, but there must always remain a path by which they might continue their mischief.

As the challenges grow more difficult, careful planning and clever wall placement become increasingly important. One misplaced section may leave a blue knight exposed or accidentally trap a red knight inside the fortress.

Only one arrangement leads to victory. The correct solution for each battle rests in the back of the challenge booklet for those who wish to test their strategy before consulting the wisdom of the ancients.