Charterstone
- Players
- 1-6
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 6 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 75 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.9 / 5
- Year
- 2017
About the game
Charterstone is a competitive legacy game in which players build a shared village over twelve linked games, permanently adding building stickers to the board that become new action spaces for everyone. Starting with simple worker-placement choices, the village grows increasingly complex as more buildings and options unlock across the campaign. Designed by Jamey Stegmaier, it culminates in a completely unique, standalone worker-placement game shaped entirely by your group's choices. With solo play support and a rich medieval theme, it offers a substantial legacy experience for dedicated groups.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team admires how Charterstone turns worker placement into an evolving, personalized experience: no two groups' final villages play the same. The narrative reveals and permanent board changes keep the campaign feeling fresh across all twelve games. It's a serious commitment, but the payoff is a genuinely unique game you helped create. Solo support is a nice bonus for players wanting to experience the story alone.
What we like
- Permanent building stickers create a genuinely personalized final game.
- Deep worker-placement strategy that evolves over twelve sessions.
- Includes solo play support for individual campaign experiences.
- High replay value due to branching choices throughout the campaign.
Keep in mind
- Long-term commitment required across twelve linked games.
- Heavy downtime and long playtime may not suit casual groups.
- Legacy components mean the campaign can't be replayed fresh.
Who it's for
Best for a committed group of 1-6 players aged 14+ who enjoy worker placement, legacy campaigns, and long-term strategic building.
