Citadels
The original hidden-role city builder: draft characters, bluff opponents, build your medieval district.
Who it's for
Groups who enjoy social deduction layered on a city-building framework.
Not for you if…
You already own the 2016 revised edition. This is the original with fewer characters.
Vibe's take
bluffing metagame, role deduction, city building, social reads, classic design
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About this game
The original 2000 edition of Citadels that started the hidden-role city-building genre. Draft a secret character each round, use their power to gain gold and build districts, and try to figure out who your opponents chose. The Assassin kills, the Thief steals, the Magician swaps, and the Architect builds double. Eight characters create a bluffing metagame layered on top of city construction. Build eight districts to trigger the endgame. A foundational game that influenced an entire generation of role-selection designs.
Get it
from $38
By the numbers
Players
Duration
20–60 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.0 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
6.9/10
Rank #593
57k ratings
Published
2000
Language
Moderate text
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