Torres
2–4 players • Wolfgang Kramer • 1999
- Designer
- Wolfgang Kramer · Michael Kiesling
- Publisher
- F.X. Schmid
- First published
- 1999
- Players
- 2–4 players
How it plays
Torres plays 2–4 players.
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Where it came from
Torres was published in 1999 by the German house F.X. Schmid as a centerpiece of their strategic board game line. Designed by Wolfgang Kramer, a pivotal figure in the development of the Eurogame genre, the game emerged during a period of intense innovation in German game design, where the focus shifted toward abstract spatial reasoning and resource management over luck-based mechanics.
The game is renowned for its sculptural aesthetic, requiring players to construct 3D towers using plastic castle pieces on a modular grid. Kramer, working alongside Michael Kiesling, aimed to blend tactical area-influence gameplay with a tactile building experience. Upon its release, Torres was critically acclaimed for its elegance and depth, ultimately winning the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award in 2000 for its refinement of turn-based strategy.
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About Torres
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How do you play Torres?
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How many players is Torres for?
Torres 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.
Who designed Torres?
Torres was designed by Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling. It's published by F.X. Schmid. The catalog gives its publication year as 1999.
Has Torres won any awards?
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