Belfort
2–5 players • 120 min • ages 12+
- Players
- 2–5 players
- Playing time
- 120 min
- Age
- 12+
How it plays
Belfort plays 2–5 players, takes about 120 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Where it came from
Belfort is a strategy board game designed by Jay Cormier and Sen-Foong Lim, released in 2011 by Tasty Minstrel Games. It emerged during a period of significant growth for mid-weight Euro-style board games, characterized by its blend of worker placement, area influence, and resource management mechanics. The game is set in a fantasy-themed city where players compete to recruit specialized guilds and construct buildings to gain prestige.
The game is visually notable for its whimsical illustration style, provided by Josh Cappel, which helps distinguish its fantasy setting from more traditional, austere Eurogame aesthetics. Upon its release, it was well-received for its tight, interactive gameplay loop, specifically the way players must navigate the tension between shared worker pools and personal construction goals. It remains a recognized title in the modern tabletop hobby for its balance of thematic charm and strategic depth.
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About Belfort
Belfort is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–5 players • 120 min • ages 12+. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Belfort?
Belfort is a board game for 2–5 players, running about 2 hours. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Belfort for?
Belfort is built for 2–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Belfort take to play?
A game of Belfort is listed at about 2 hours. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Belfort for?
Belfort lists a minimum age of 12. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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