The Red Cathedral
Build Saint Basil's Cathedral one colorful dome at a time
👥 1–4 players⏱ approx. 80 min🪄 Takes some learning12+
🧩 Solo mode★ 7.3 · BGG #226
Who it's for
Euro fans who want a medium-weight puzzle in a compact package. Great at 2 players where the dice market feels tightest.
Not for you if…
Not for players who dislike indirect competition or want more thematic immersion.
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Vibe's take
Clever, tight, puzzly, elegant
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About this game
Euro game about constructing Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow. Players use a shared rondel of dice to gather resources, then claim and build sections of the cathedral. The dice market creates a clever tension between taking what you need and leaving your opponents options.
Dice rondelCathedral buildingSolo modeCompact euro
Get it
from $34
By the numbers
Players
Best at 3 playersWorks with 1–4
Duration
80 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
2.8 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.3/10
Rank #226
16k ratings
Published
2020
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