Castles of Mad King Ludwig

Castles of Mad King Ludwig is a strategic tile-laying game where players take on the role of architects tasked with building and designing rooms for the eccentric and whimsical castle of King Ludwig II. Through tile placement and resource management, players compete to create the most impressive and functional castle.

General Information:

• Title: Castles of Mad King Ludwig
• Publisher: Bezier Games
• Players: 2-4
• Age: 13+
• Duration: 60-90 minutes

Game Overview:

In Castles of Mad King Ludwig, players aim to construct rooms to complete the king's castle, combining different types of rooms with unique properties and requirements. Each round, players purchase rooms from a shared pool and place them into their castle, trying to create the most impressive and efficient structure.

The game uses a unique "auction" mechanic for acquiring rooms, where players bid resources for the rooms they want to add to their castle. Additionally, players must strategically plan room placement, as certain rooms have specific placement rules and synergies with other rooms. At the end of the game, players score points based on how well they have completed their castle according to the king’s whims and preferences.

Key Features:

• Strategic Tile Placement: Build your castle by strategically placing rooms to maximize points and fulfill the king’s eccentric demands.
• Auction Mechanic: Players bid resources to acquire rooms in a competitive yet strategic manner.
• Unique Rooms: Each room type has specific requirements and offers different opportunities for scoring points.
• Replayable: With different room combinations and scoring conditions, each game is unique, offering a fresh challenge every time.

Castles of Mad King Ludwig is an engaging game that combines strategic thinking with creativity. It’s ideal for players who enjoy building and planning, with plenty of decisions to make throughout the game.