Louis XIV
2–4 players • 100 min • ages 12+
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Playing time
- 100 min
- Age
- 12+
How it plays
Louis XIV plays 2–4 players, takes about 100 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Where it came from
Louis XIV is a strategic board game released in 2005 by Ravensburger, designed by the prolific German game designer Rüdiger Dorn. Set in the French court of the Sun King, the game challenges players to curry favor with various nobles to exert influence over the kingdom. It was developed during a period when the German-style board game movement was reaching a global audience, emphasizing tactical depth and resource management over direct confrontation.
The game is noted for its clean, elegant design and its integration of historical themes with tight card-driven mechanics. Rüdiger Dorn aimed to simulate the shifting loyalties and political maneuvering of the 17th-century French court. Upon its release, it was well-received by the gaming community for its balanced player interaction and was ultimately nominated for the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award in 2005, cementing its status as a significant title in the hobbyist landscape.
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About Louis XIV
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How do you play Louis XIV?
Louis XIV is a board game for 2–4 players, running about 100 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 Louis XIV for?
Louis XIV is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Louis XIV take to play?
A game of Louis XIV is listed at about 100 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Louis XIV for?
Louis XIV lists a minimum age of 12. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Has Louis XIV won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Louis XIV lists Deutscher Spielepreis.
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