- BGG rank
- BGG #12,762
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Royale: Party at Louis'
2024
Rules assistance for Royale: Party at Louis'
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.4/5
For 1 player
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Royale: Party at Louis' is a board game released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Wouter van Strien and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Pick-up and Deliver, and Move Through Deck.
About the game
Welcome to Louis XIV’s royal dinner! Play as a waiter serving rich and picky nobles at this extravagant party. At night you can immerse yourself in the thrill of the masquerade but do not get too distracted. Nobody likes to wait on their food! In Royale: Party at Louis’ it’s up to you to serve the nobles their diner. In the middle of the table lies a serving tray with the diverse types of food each player can pick from. Pick a row or column and provide the food to your nobles. But beware! The nobles are picky eaters. If you serve them something that is not up to their taste, they will trash every other food item in front of them. Can you serve a complete meal they will enjoy, then you score points. Will you be able to serve every noble before the party ends and make the night a success, or will your nobles leave with an empty stomach? —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- Popcorn Games
- Jolly Dutch Productions
Questions and answers
Royale: Party at Louis' supports 1–4 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 Royale: Party at Louis' is 20 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 Royale: Party at Louis' for ages 8 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.
Royale: Party at Louis' has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Royale: Party at Louis' belongs to these categories: Card Game and Renaissance. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Pick-up and Deliver, and Move Through Deck. 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 Royale: Party at Louis' are: Wouter van Strien. 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 Royale: Party at Louis' 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.