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Ludopedia
7.3
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BGG
Our Verdict
Love the idea of building castles with architect cats? CATsle Builders is a super charming card game that cleverly blends trick-taking and set collection!
Highlights
- Creative trick-taking strategy
- Adorable cat theme
- Quick and engaging
Keep in mind
- Hand prediction is key
- Can be quite tactical
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Get ready to roll up your sleeves and build the most stylish castle around in CATsle Builders! This card game for 3 to 5 players challenges you to become the ultimate feline master builder. The idea is simple: you want to align five types of buildings in a way that follows your master plan. But there's a catch: the structures that actually make it into your castle depend on the outcome of the card battles each round. That's where the magic happens! You'll need to use your x-ray vision to guess what your opponents are planning and which cards they have in hand. Adjusting your position in the battles is crucial to grab the right cards and follow your blueprint. Whoever manages to assemble the most robust and well-planned castle wins the title of best builder! This game is a remake of 'Anou', which was already a hit in 2017, so fun is guaranteed. If you enjoy card games with a strategic twist, where predicting others' moves is as important as playing your own cards well, CATsle Builders will win you over. It's a great choice for those who like an intelligent challenge and want to feel like a true castle architect (with paws!).
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Publisher
梟老堂 (Fukuroudou), Musoka Studio
Designer
Fukutarou, Yozaemon Matumoto (松本与左衛門)
Artist
Satsuki Nakayama (ナカヤマ皐月)
What is the average playtime for CATsle Builders?
A game of CATsle Builders usually takes between 30 and 40 minutes, depending on the number of players and their familiarity with the rules.
How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 3 to 5 players, ensuring good interaction and dynamics across all player counts.
Is it a complicated game to learn?
CATsle Builders has a light to moderate complexity (BGG weight 2/5). The basic trick-taking rules are easy to grasp, but the strategy for optimizing castle construction requires some thought.
Do I need to know English to play?
No, the game is language-independent. The cards themselves don't have complex text, and rules are readily available in multiple languages.
Who would you recommend CATsle Builders to?
We recommend it for those who enjoy card games with trick-taking and set collection mechanics, especially if you like cute themes and a strategic element of predicting opponents' moves. It's great for families and groups of friends.
What are the main components of the game?
The game primarily consists of cards, which are used for trick-taking and representing castle components. There aren't many physical components beyond the cards.