- BGG rating
- 7.6
Tybor the Builder: At the King's Behest
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,000
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Tybor the Builder
2017
Rules assistance for Tybor the Builder
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Tybor the Builder
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Tybor the Builder is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Alexander Pfister and Dennis Rappel and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Melding and Splaying, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Tybor der Baumeister is set in the world of Longsdale, previously seen in Oh My Goods! and its expansions. During the game, each player receives a hand of five multipurpose cards, each depicting a professional (priest, soldier, merchant, craftsman, etc.) who has come to Longsdale. After choosing a card to draft, the remaining cards are passed to the next player, then you may choose how to play your chosen card: As a worker, only the strength is relevant. The card is placed in the player's tableau. As a builder, this person is discarded, then you can build a building from the existing supply, discarding workers with a certain strength to build it. As a citizen in the city, they provide special powers and facilitate the building of certain buildings. After a predetermined number of rounds, the point values of the buildings are summed, and whoever has the most points wins. Tybor der Baumeister contains "chapters" and scenarios set during Tybor's lifespan that serve as variants for tasks or rules of play, with 32 possible combinations. With two copies of the game, up to eight players can compete at once.
Designers
Publishers
- Mayfair Games
- Lookout Games
- Österreichisches Spiele Museum e.V.
Questions and answers
Tybor the Builder 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 Tybor the Builder is 30 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 Tybor the Builder 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.
Tybor the Builder has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Tybor the Builder belongs to these categories: Card Game and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Melding and Splaying, and Open Drafting. 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 Tybor the Builder are: Alexander Pfister and Dennis Rappel. 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 Tybor the Builder 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.