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Expansion for Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig
Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Secrets & Soirees Expansion
2021
Rules assistance for Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Secrets & Soirees Expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–8 players
- 45–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Secrets & Soirees Expansion
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Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Secrets & Soirees Expansion is an expansion for Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig released in 2021 for 1–8 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ben Rosset and Matthew O'Malley and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Variable Set-up, and Tile Placement.
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About the game
The king is throwing a party and inviting all the neighbors! This expansion to Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig expands the game up to 8 players with two new room types (activity and secret rooms), a new specialty room type (ballrooms), more bonus cards, and a new throne room. Would you rather party alone? This box also includes an Automa solo mode for the base game and the expansion, as well as optional rules for a new mode of play for 2-8 players in which you build your own castle instead of sharing one with your neighbors. —description from the publisher
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- Matagot
- Maldito Games
- Stonemaier Games
Questions and answers
Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Secrets & Soirees Expansion supports 1–8 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Secrets & Soirees Expansion is 45–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Secrets & Soirees Expansion for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Secrets & Soirees Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Secrets & Soirees Expansion belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game and Post-Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Variable Set-up, and Tile Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Secrets & Soirees Expansion are: Ben Rosset and Matthew O'Malley. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Secrets & Soirees Expansion as an expansion for Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig to use it. Check that your edition of Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.