Castles of Mad King Ludwig
1–4 players • 90 min • ages 13+
- Players
- 1–4 players
- Playing time
- 90 min
- Age
- 13+
How it plays
Castles of Mad King Ludwig plays 1–4 players, takes about 90 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 13 and up.
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Where it came from
Castles of Mad King Ludwig was designed by Ted Alspach and published by Bézier Games in 2014. The game was inspired by the eccentric architectural legacy of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, who famously commissioned the construction of elaborate and often impractical structures like Neuschwanstein Castle. Alspach aimed to capture the theme of competitive room-by-room castle building, tasking players with creating layouts that satisfy the King's ever-changing preferences for different types of rooms.
The game received positive reception upon its release, particularly for its innovative tile-laying mechanics and the satisfyingly tactile nature of constructing a unique floor plan each session. By focusing on the whimsical and grandiose history of 19th-century Bavarian royalty, the design successfully bridges a historical premise with approachable, strategic gameplay that emphasizes spatial planning and market manipulation.
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About Castles of Mad King Ludwig
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Castles of Mad King Ludwig is a board game for 1–4 players, running about 90 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Castles of Mad King Ludwig for?
Castles of Mad King Ludwig is built for 1–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Castles of Mad King Ludwig take to play?
A game of Castles of Mad King Ludwig is listed at about 90 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Castles of Mad King Ludwig for?
Castles of Mad King Ludwig lists a minimum age of 13. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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