Louis XIV
Win majorities on the courtiers you need, one carefully placed influence marker at a time.
See how it plays
How to playBenjamin Blabs about Louis XIV (complete round playthrough)
ReviewDice Tower Reviews: Louis XIV- Designer
- Rüdiger Dorn
- Published by
- alea
- Editions by
- Rio Grande Games, Ravensburger
Intrigue at Versailles: you place influence markers on twelve courtier tiles, then cash in majorities to have those courtiers carry out missions for you. A tight, thinky Alea game with almost no luck and constant blocking.
Who it's for
Four experienced players who enjoy majority battles and don't need theme to stay engaged.
Not for you if…
You want a relaxed evening or a game with atmosphere. The Versailles setting is a coat of paint, the rules take real explaining, and at a hundred minutes with heavy blocking it can grind for anyone who falls behind.
Vibe's take
Quiet, concentrated and slightly ruthless. Every placement is read by everyone, so bluffing about your real target matters.
Award winner
Published 2005 · 21 years ago
older than 87% of games
In 6,723 collections
collected more than 68% of games
2–4 players · ages 12+
Best with 4
75–100 min
longer than 82% of games · typical 30–90 min
Complexity: demanding
Takes some learning · 3.0 out of 5 · heavier than 84%
Opinions: broad agreement
Most people rate it similarly
Language: little text
A few terms, easy to look up
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