The original hidden-role city builder: draft characters, bluff opponents, build your medieval district.
Vibe's take
bluffing metagame, role deduction, city building, social reads, classic design
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.
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.
Players
Duration
20–60 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.0 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
6.9/10
Rank #583
57k ratings
Published
2000
Language
Moderate text
Designed by
Bruno Faidutti
Published by
MINDOK, Galakta, Fantasiapelit, Kaissa Chess & Games, Fantasy Flight Games, Houpaa, Windrider Games, Nexus Editrice, 999 Games, Brain Games, Korea Boardgames, Hans im Glück, Giochi Uniti, Vennerød Forlag AS, E L & M Productions, Fantasy Shop, Ігромаг, Hobby World, Smart Ltd, Silver Stars Publishing, Enigma (Bergsala Enigma), KADABRA, Millenium, Schmidt Spiele, Delta Vision Publishing, Z-Man Games, Galápagos Jogos, Arclight Games, Laser plus, Midgaard Games, cutia.ro, MultiSim, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., Edge Entertainment, Siam Board Games
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The original hidden-role city builder: draft characters, bluff opponents, build your medieval district.
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