The Castles of Tuscany
Place tiles to grow a Tuscan Renaissance domain over three rounds in a lighter Stefan Feld puzzle.
Who it's for
You like puzzly tile-laying and Stefan Feld's style but want something less brutal. Good for two or three players who prefer low interaction.
Not for you if…
You want direct interaction, or you dislike rulebooks with quirks. The English edition's rules are known to be a bit awkward.
Vibe's take
A neat, quiet puzzle where each tile feels like a small win and the board slowly fills with connected pieces. Choices are meaningful but never overwhelming.
About this game
Tuscany in the fifteenth century, and you are a prince growing a flourishing little domain. Each round you play cards that let you place tiles on your own hex board: towns, villages, monasteries, marble quarries and delivery routes. Every tile brings new options and victory points, and the winner is whoever has the most after three rounds. It is a tile-laying puzzle with a Renaissance setting, designed by Stefan Feld as an easier entry into his style. A small caveat: the English rulebook has some translation hiccups, so a quick look at the community FAQ helps.
Get it
By the numbers
Players
Duration
45–60 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.2 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
6.5/10
Rank #1,241
3.9k ratings
Published
2020
Designed by
Stefan Feld
Published by
Rebel Sp. z o.o., Galápagos Jogos, Broadway Toys LTD, alea
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