- BGG rating
- 8.8
Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Colossal
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- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,095
- BGG rating
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Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Collector's Edition
2022
Rules assistance for Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Collector's Edition
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- 1–5 players
- 60–90 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 1 player
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Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Collector's Edition is a board game released in 2022 for 1–5 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Ted Alspach and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Tile Placement.
Expansions
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About the game
In 2014, Castles of Mad King Ludwig brought out the interior designer in all of us with its unique combination of mechanisms and opportunity to be a visionary architect at work! It became an instant classic for many, wanting to play again and again creating endless, luxurious castles, while also attempting to achieve the most victory points over their opponents. This incredible collector's edition of the tile placement classic would be oh-so-pleasing to King Ludwig II of Bavaria… Featuring: All New Artwork An incredible Dual Sided Scoreboard GameTrayz Storage Organizers Weighted Swan Player Markers New Kings Favors & Bonus Cards Existing Expansions The New Royal Decrees Expansion The New Towers Expansion: Including 8 detailed 3D Miniatures 5th Player Option & More! —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Collector's Edition supports 1–5 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 Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Collector's Edition is 60–90 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 Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Collector's Edition for ages 13 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.
Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Collector's Edition has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Collector's Edition belongs to these categories: Puzzle and Post-Napoleonic. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, 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 Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Collector's Edition are: Ted Alspach. 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 Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Collector's Edition 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.