Holdout
A board game by John S. Bailey
1 Players 30-45 minutes Low
Push Your Luck, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Die Icon Resolution, Simulation, Solo / Solitaire Game, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Random Production, Once-Per-Game Abilities, Re-rolling and Locking, Stat Check Resolution
City Building, Civilization, Economic, Fighting, Adventure, Dice, Science Fiction, Print & Play
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Description
Holdout drops you into a gritty sci‑fi frontier where you’re the lone architect of a fledgling city, juggling resource crunches, fierce skirmishes and the ever‑present urge to roll the dice one more time. Designed by John S. Bailey in 2023, the game’s rules are a breeze to pick up, letting you dive straight into the action and start building your civilization in just 30‑45 minutes. Every turn is a blend of daring push‑your‑luck rolls, clever re‑rolling and locking tricks, and once‑per‑game abilities that can flip a desperate situation on its head. The solo‑focused scenario engine throws you varied missions that feel like mini‑campaigns, while the die‑icon resolution keeps the math light and the drama heavy. Whether you’re fending off raiders, juggling production, or just watching your city grow from a dusty outpost to a bustling hub, Holdout offers a satisfying mix of adventure, economics and tactical combat that stays fresh session after session.
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