- CLASSIC GAMEPLAY now with the new original card artwork. Enjoy the same beloved ‘Castles of Mad King Ludwig’ gameplay as the first edition but with updated math and streamlined gameplay. Ideal for both new and veteran players looking for timeless board game fun!
- GLOBAL FAMILY FAVORITE: ‘Castles of Mad King Ludwig’ is celebrated and cherished worldwide and has been translated into multiple languages. Its puzzly and approachable gameplay delivers fun, laughter, and enjoyment, making it a game shelf staple and tradition for family gatherings.
- ENGAGING FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Castles of Mad King Ludwig’ allows players to build the castle of their dreams in a fast-paced, competitive, and safe environment. ‘Castles of Mad King Ludwig’ delivers excitement on every turn as players compete to collect valuable room tiles for their perfect castle.
- STRATEGIC BOARD GAME FOR ALL AGES: ‘Castles of Mad King Ludwig’ is quick to learn and endlessly entertaining, supporting 2-4 players with 90 minutes of fast, versatile, and engaging gameplay. It’s the perfect choice for family game nights, family gatherings, and parties of any occasion.
- BÉZIER KNOWS BEST: Bézier Games has sold millions of games worldwide in multiple languages and is trusted by millions of gamers and families. Bézier Games is best known for their classic games ‘One Night Ultimate Werewolf’, ‘Ultimate Werewolf’, ‘Cat in the Box’, and ‘Suburbia’. Their games have won multiple awards including the Dice Tower Award, the Mensa Select Award, the BoardGameGeek Golden Geek Award, and more. Bézier Games are designed to be modern classics, stand the test of time, be approachable for new gamers, and remain challenging for expert players.
In this 1-4 player tile-laying game, players are tasked with building an amazingly extravagant castle for King Ludwig II of Bavaria...one room at a time. You see, the King loves castles, having built Neuschwanstein (the castle that inspired the Disney theme park castles) and others, but now he's commissioned you to build the biggest, bestest castle ever — subject, of course, to his ever-changing whims.
Each player acts as a building contractor who is adding rooms to the castle they're building while also selling their services to other players. In the game, each player starts with a simple foyer. One player takes on the role of the Master Builder, and that player sets prices for a set of rooms that can be purchased by the other players. The Master Builder will then pick from the leftovers after the other players have paid the Master Builder for their rooms.
When a room is added to a castle, the player who built it gains castle points based on the size and type of room constructed, as well as bonus points based on the location of the room. When a room is completed, with all entrance ways leading to other rooms in the castle, the player receives one of seven special rewards.
After each purchasing round, a new player becomes the Master Builder who sets prices for a new set of rooms. After several rounds, the game ends, then additional points are awarded for achieving bonus goals, having the most popular rooms, and being the most accommodating to the King's demands, which change each game. Whoever ends up with the most castle points wins!
