Castles of Mad King Ludwig
Build a sprawling castle where every room's price is a power play
👥 1–4 players⏱ approx. 90 min🪄 Takes some learning10+
🧩 Solo mode★ 7.3 · BGG #236
Who it's for
Players who enjoy spatial puzzles and indirect economic competition. Best at 3-4 where the master builder pricing creates real tension.
Not for you if…
Not for players who want direct conflict or dislike spatial optimization.
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Spatial, strategic, whimsical, interactive
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About this game
Tile-laying game where players build extravagant castles room by room, buying oddly-shaped rooms at auction-style pricing. The master builder sets prices, creating a delicious tension between getting the room you need and overpaying for it.
Tile layingDynamic pricingSolo modeCastle building
Get it
from $63
By the numbers
Players
Best at 4 playersWorks with 2–4
Duration
90 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.6 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.3/10
Rank #236
28k ratings
Published
2014
Language
Some text
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