Board game, Castles of Mad King Ludwig

Castles of Mad King Ludwig


  A board game by Ted Alspach

  Only a small amount of text on components is needed during play.

 1 - 4 Players   90 minutes   Medium 

  Set Collection, Pattern Building, Tile Placement, End Game Bonuses, Increase Value of Unchosen Resources, Hidden Victory Points, Turn Order: Progressive, I Cut, You Choose

  Puzzle, Post-Napoleonic

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Description

In Castles of Mad King Ludwig, you're tasked with building an extravagant castle for the King, one room at a time. As a building contractor, you'll add rooms to your castle while selling your services to other players. The game starts with a simple foyer, and each player takes turns as the Master Builder, setting prices for a set of rooms that can be purchased by other players. As you build your castle, you'll gain points based on the size and type of rooms constructed, as well as bonus points for completing rooms and achieving the King's demands. With multiple paths to victory and ever-changing goals, the game requires strategic thinking and adaptability. With its unique blend of tile placement, set collection, and pattern building, Castles of Mad King Ludwig offers a fun and challenging experience for 1 to 4 players, lasting around 90 minutes.

Expansions

Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Expansions
Castles of Mad King Ludwig

Expansions

  1 - 5 Players

 0 minutes

 Medium 

Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Secrets
Castles of Mad King Ludwig

Secrets

  1 - 4 / 2 - 4 Players

 45 - 90 minutes

 Medium 

Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Renovations
Castles of Mad King Ludwig

Renovations

  1 - 5 Players

 0 minutes

 Medium 

Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Dice Tower 2025 Promo Card
Castles of Mad King Ludwig

Dice Tower 2025 Promo Card

  1 - 4 Players

 0 minutes

 Medium 

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