The classic that defined worker placement — still sharp after 20 years.
Vibe's take
tense, classic, strategic, competitive, deliberate
Who it's for
Strategy gamers who want to play the euro that invented worker placement.
Not for you if…
You prefer more modern designs or thematic, story-driven experiences.
Caylus is the worker placement game that started it all. You build the royal palace of Caylus one piece at a time, competing to place workers on buildings your rivals may have built — and paying them for the privilege. Tight, tense, and elegantly designed.
Players
Duration
60–150 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.8 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
7.5/10
Rank #137
30k ratings
Published
2005
Designed by
William Attia
Published by
What's Your Game?, White Goblin Games, Brain Games, Korea Boardgames, Hobby Japan, Esdevium, HUCH!, Ystari Games, Quined White Goblin Games, uplay.it edizioni, Rio Grande Games, Lautapelit.fi, Edge Entertainment, hobbity.eu
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The classic that defined worker placement — still sharp after 20 years.
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