Guildhall

Guildhall

Card Game
Players
2-4
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
2 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
45 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
10+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
2.1 / 5
Year
2012

About the game

Guildhall is a medieval-themed card game about building chapters of professionals and gathering complete sets of guild colors to earn victory points. Each profession type grants a unique special ability that grows stronger as you complete more of that set, but cashing sets in for points strips away those abilities until you rebuild them. Players race to be the first to reach 20 victory points while weighing the tension between holding a strong ability and banking points. It's a tight, card-driven set-collection game with some direct player interaction through Take That effects.

Hobbli's Notes

Guildhall nails a satisfying push-pull between keeping a powerful profession set active versus cashing it in for points; that tension is the heart of the game. It's quick to teach and plays briskly, making it a solid mid-weight filler. The Take That elements add spice but can occasionally feel punishing for the target. Overall a well-designed, underrated set-collection card game.

What we like

  • Clever risk/reward of banking points versus keeping abilities active.
  • Quick to learn with a brisk 45-minute playtime.
  • Multiple profession abilities add variety across plays.
  • Direct player interaction keeps everyone engaged.

Keep in mind

  • Take That mechanics can feel harsh to the targeted player.
  • Limited thematic depth beyond its guild-building premise.
  • Card luck in drawing profession sets can swing outcomes.

Who it's for

Card game fans and casual strategists aged 10+ who enjoy set collection and light player interaction, best with 2-4 players.

Mechanics

Hand ManagementSet CollectionTake That

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