Darkwaar13 - Forecast Hold

Place sentries next to the Heart, then resolve the forecast.

hex forecast defense a few minutes

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Posted Sep 10, 2026 by Mathieu Ledru

Darkwaar is an experiment in creating and publishing small playable ideas regularly.

Today's puzzle

Today's Darkwaar is Forecast Hold, a tiny defense puzzle built around anticipation.

You see where the next Wisps will appear, spend your Charge to place Sentries and Slabs around the Heart, then resolve the wave.

Protect the Heart for five waves.

A tiny browser puzzle for a few minutes of play.

How to play

  • Place a Sentry or Slab next to the Heart or an existing piece
  • Sentries cost 2 Charge
  • Slabs cost 1 Charge
  • The forecast shows where Wisps will appear
  • Press Resolve when your defense is ready
  • Survive all five waves

Play on itch.io

Play Forecast Hold in the browser: https://darkwoodcom.itch.io/darkwaar13

Development note

One 19-cell hex board with the Heart in the center, Charge for Sentries and Slabs, and forecast Wisps on the north rim. Survive five waves.

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