- BGG rating
- 6.9
Castle of Magic: The Castle Cursed
- 4–6 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 1992
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,235
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Castle of Magic
1991
Rules assistance for Castle of Magic
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 4–6 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Castle of Magic
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Castle of Magic is a board game released in 1991 for 4–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Rick Smith and its main mechanics are Role Playing.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.5
The Fall of Castle Bondi
- 1–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2002
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About the game
A Monster is lurking in the depths of Castle Bondi. The rulers of three neighboring countries journeyed to the Castle to vanquish the monster, but were themselves devoured. When they died, the three items of Power -- a Crown, an Amulet, and a Scepter -- were lost with them. You and your mysterious companions have come to the Castle to regain these items and cast the Ritual Spell. This Spell will either banish the monster forever or make it a Wizard's slave. Each of you is a member of one of three Wizard Guilds -- the Eagle Lords, the Wolf Mages, or the Dragon Masters. Some of your companions may be from your Guild, and perhaps you can work together. Others may be from a Guild you oppose. There are many secrets to be discovered in the Castle and dangers to avoid. Each of you vies for one of the three countries: Marus, Kida, or Sorrell. Learn which Item of Power -- Crown, Amulet, or Scepter -- must be won to rule your country. Discover how to cast the Ritual Spell so that the fate of the Monster is decided to your advantage. There are eight possible results for the Ritual Spell, some of which lead to death! Most importantly, uncover secrets about the other players and what devious goals they have. Find other Wizards you can work with in order to win together. Expanded by: The Castle Cursed The Fall of Castle Bondi
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- RiddleMaster Games
- Cloud Kingdom Games
Questions and answers
Castle of Magic supports 4–6 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 of Magic is 90 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 of Magic for ages 12 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 of Magic has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Castle of Magic belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Deduction, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Role Playing. 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 of Magic are: Rick Smith. 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 of Magic 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.