
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,030
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Caylus 1303
- 2–5 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Caylus Magna Carta: The Library
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Caylus Magna Carta: The Library is an expansion for Caylus Magna Carta released in 2007 for 2–4 players and 45 minutes per game. It was designed by William Attia and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Worker Placement.
Expansion for the 2007 Ystari Game "Caylus Magna Carta" (from Spielbox 2/2007). Whoever builds the library may take the first card from their draw pile (in phase 1 - income) each round. Note: This card is included with the Rio Grande Games edition of the base game
Caylus Magna Carta: The Library supports 2–4 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 Caylus Magna Carta: The Library 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.
Caylus Magna Carta: The Library has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Caylus Magna Carta: The Library belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Worker 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 Caylus Magna Carta: The Library are: William Attia. 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 Caylus Magna Carta: The Library as an expansion for Caylus Magna Carta. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Caylus Magna Carta to use it. Check that your edition of Caylus Magna Carta is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.