It's a joy to build your castle, and it's a perfect example of enjoying your own progress regardless of whether you win or lose. The scoring feels a bit out of balance at times, but I adore playing this game and would never turn down a chance to get it to the table. Update: the second edition printing is a visual gamechanger, making one of the best games of all time stunning to look at as well!
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Zamki szalonego króla Ludwika
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In Zamki szalonego króla Ludwika, players build extravagant castles for King Ludwig II. Each player starts with a foyer and adds rooms, earning points based on the size and type of room. An engaging game for 1-4 players, lasting about 90 minutes.
The game is rare but still available
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- 77 cards (41.0mmx63.0mm)
In the game, each player starts with a simple foyer. One player takes on the role of the Master Builder, and that player sets prices for a set of rooms that can be purchased by the other players, with him getting to pick from the leftovers after the other players have paid him for their rooms. When a room is added to a castle, the player who built it gains castle points based on the size and type of room constructed, as well as bonus points based on the location of the room. When a room is completed, with all entranceways leading to other rooms in the castle, the player receives one of seven special rewards.
After each purchasing round, a new player becomes the Master Builder who sets prices for a new set of rooms. After several rounds, the game ends, then additional points are awarded for achieving bonus goals, having the most popular rooms, and being the most responsive to the King's demands, which change each game. Whoever ends up with the most castle points wins.
| Mechanics: | Auction/Bidding Card Drafting Pattern Recognition Set Collection Tile Placement |
| Categories: | Puzzle |
| Alternative names: | Castles of Mad King Ludwig Die Schlösser des König Ludwig Zamki szalonego króla Ludwika Zámky šíleného krále Ludvíka Замки безумного короля Людвига ノイシュヴァンシュタイン城 瘋王城堡 루트비히의 성 |
| BARCODE: | ??????? |
| In 4 collections This was seen 3102 times | |
- 77 cards (41.0mmx63.0mm)
In the game, each player starts with a simple foyer. One player takes on the role of the Master Builder, and that player sets prices for a set of rooms that can be purchased by the other players, with him getting to pick from the leftovers after the other players have paid him for their rooms. When a room is added to a castle, the player who built it gains castle points based on the size and type of room constructed, as well as bonus points based on the location of the room. When a room is completed, with all entranceways leading to other rooms in the castle, the player receives one of seven special rewards.
After each purchasing round, a new player becomes the Master Builder who sets prices for a new set of rooms. After several rounds, the game ends, then additional points are awarded for achieving bonus goals, having the most popular rooms, and being the most responsive to the King's demands, which change each game. Whoever ends up with the most castle points wins.
| Mechanics: | Auction/Bidding Card Drafting Pattern Recognition Set Collection Tile Placement |
| Categories: | Puzzle |
| Alternative names: | Castles of Mad King Ludwig Die Schlösser des König Ludwig Zamki szalonego króla Ludwika Zámky šíleného krále Ludvíka Замки безумного короля Людвига ノイシュヴァンシュタイン城 瘋王城堡 루트비히의 성 |
| BARCODE: | ??????? |
| In 4 collections This was seen 3102 times | |
What players say
How many players it plays best with · 326 votes on BoardGameGeek
- 1 2 2 say it plays best, 45 recommend it, 146 do not recommend it
- 2 44 44 say it plays best, 152 recommend it, 71 do not recommend it
- 3 123 123 say it plays best, 146 recommend it, 3 do not recommend it
- 4 193 193 say it plays best, 84 recommend it, 6 do not recommend it
- 4+ 2 2 say it plays best, 3 recommend it, 133 do not recommend it
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I like this as much as Suburbia, even though it is a step down from the complexity level, it offers enough choices to make it interesting. The master builder (first player) gets to agonize over the values of the rooms, and then players get to agonize over how much to pay him. This alone makes the game, but there is the planning that is similar to Suburbia, in getting the best bang for your buck in scoring. And the castles are a sight to behold at the end of the game. Great theme! I don't see this getting old soon.
We visited the castle in Germany and now have the board game. Makes it even more fun when you know the history.
I have now purchased 4 copies of this game for family members. We all love the game. By far the best strategy game I have ever purchased. The alternate methods of scoring have led us to playing 100's of games and no two games being alike.
The tile pricing is boring. One player chooses the prices, but that means examining every board and doing point salad math, eh. But what is fun and creative about this game is telling the story of your castle afterwards, there's a lot of room for that.
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