Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
In 2014, Castles of Mad King Ludwig brought out the interior designer in all of us with its unique combination of mechanisms and opportunity to be a visionary architect at work!
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Auction/Bidding
Bid against other players to determine who receives an item, action, or priority.
Hidden Victory Points
Some scores remain concealed until a reveal or the end of the game.
I Cut, You Choose
One player divides resources and another chooses which share to take.
End Game Bonuses
Earn additional points for meeting conditions evaluated when the game ends.
Read the full game description
In 2014, Castles of Mad King Ludwig brought out the interior designer in all of us with its unique combination of mechanisms and opportunity to be a visionary architect at work! It became an instant classic for many, wanting to play again and again creating endless, luxurious castles, while also attempting to achieve the most victory points over their opponents. This incredible collector's edition of the tile placement classic would be oh-so-pleasing to King Ludwig II of Bavaria… Featuring: All New Artwork An incredible Dual Sided Scoreboard GameTrayz Storage Organizers Weighted Swan Player Markers New Kings Favors & Bonus Cards Existing Expansions The New Royal Decrees Expansion The New Towers Expansion: Including 8 detailed 3D Miniatures 5th Player Option & More! —description from the publisher