Luthier

A game by Dave Beck, Abe Burson

1 - 4 Players 90 - 150 minutes High

Auction/Bidding, Variable Phase Order, Worker Placement, Worker Placement, Different Worker Types

Age of Reason, Industry / Manufacturing, Music

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Description

Luthier is a game that will transport you to the world of classical music in Western Europe, where skilled craftsmen, noble patrons, and famous composers like Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven come together. In this game, you'll take on the role of a luthier, managing resources to craft beautiful musical instruments in your workshop, while also trying to win over historic patrons. With a unique combination of hidden bidding and worker placement, you'll need to balance improving your skills, unlocking specialized worker abilities, and courting patrons to achieve victory. As you play, you'll have to make tough choices about how to focus your efforts, whether it's on building and repairing instruments, training apprentices, expanding your workshop, or giving musical performances. With multiple paths to victory, you can concentrate on the strategies and goals that suit you best. The game's complex rules might take some time to learn, but the payoff is a rich and immersive experience that will appeal to both strategic gamers and classical music lovers. With a playtime of 90 to 150 minutes, Luthier is a game that will challenge and engage you, whether you're playing solo or with up to three friends.