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Board Game Geek Rating: 7.49. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.65. This 2014 board game is for 1 to 4 players. It's the Retail Edition of Castles of Mad King Ludwig. In this tile - laying game, you'll build an amazing castle for King Ludwig II of Bavaria, one room at a time. The King, who built Neuschwanstein, now wants you to build the best castle ever with his ever - changing demands. Each player is a building contractor, adding rooms to their own castle and selling services to others. Start with a simple foyer. One player is the Master Builder, setting prices for rooms. After other players buy, the Master Builder takes the leftovers. Build rooms to earn castle points based on size, type, and location. Complete a room and get one of seven special rewards. After each round, a new Master Builder sets new prices. After several rounds, bonus points are given for goals, popular rooms, and meeting the King's demands. The player with the most castle points wins. At TheGameSteward, we're backing campaigns for games like this. A big part of your purchase will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have questions about buying or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.
How to play: First, each player starts with a simple foyer. Decide who'll be the Master Builder for the first round. The Master Builder sets prices for a set of rooms. Other players buy rooms from the set and pay the Master Builder. After everyone else has made their purchases, the Master Builder takes the remaining rooms. When you add a room to your castle, you'll earn castle points according to the room's size, type, and location. When a room is fully connected to other rooms in the castle, you'll get one of seven special rewards. After each round, a new player becomes the Master Builder. The game ends after several rounds, and then bonus points are added for achieving goals, having popular rooms, and meeting the King's changing demands. The player with the most castle points wins. Note: Make sure to understand the King's demands as they change each game. Also, when setting prices as the Master Builder, think strategically to get the most advantage. Maintenance: Keep the game components in a dry and clean place. If the tiles get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft, dry cloth.
