- BGG rank
- BGG #16,887
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Quivive
- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 1998
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,697
- BGG rating
- 4.4
Castle Lords
2002
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- 3–6 players
- 45 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 3 players
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Castle Lords is a board game released in 2002 for 3–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Francis Pacherie and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
Free England from the tyranny of King John! You head the revolt and launch your troops against the castles. The famed knight Ivanhoë will join your forces to liberate the land from tyranny. In this family game, each player aims to conquer the largest number of castles, installing his arms in each. But watch out for the other players --they could make your blazon end up in the oubliettes! There are three levels of rules: children, family, adults. Summary From the game box: "While King Richard the Lionhearted is away leading the Third Crusade greedy nobles are trying to usurp his throne back in England. His authority diminishes as one castle after another falls. But you, hero, are faithful to King Richard. As a noble knight you retake these castles in order to preserve his legacy. Of course, you are not alone in this quest. Other Chevaliers vie for these same honors. To whom will Richard owe the greatest debt when he returns?" Game consists of: 66 "soldier" cards (16 knights, 16 foot soldiers, 16 crossbowmen, 16 archers, Ivanhoe and Locksley) 5 castle boards and one Dungeon board 6 chips with the names of the castles 6 Lord boards 30 banners bearing the coats of arms of all the Lords (6 sets of 5 banners) 6 "crown" chips (5 Dukes and 1 King)
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Tilsit
- Clash of Arms Games
Questions and answers
Castle Lords supports 3–6 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 Castle Lords is 45 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 Castle Lords for ages 7 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.
Castle Lords has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Castle Lords belongs to these categories: Card Game and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Castle Lords are: Francis Pacherie. 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 Castle Lords as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.