# Craftsmen: Think and Write

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4
- **Duration**: 60-90 min
- **Weight**: 4.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Krzysztof Matusik
- **Artists**: Krzysztof Matusik
- **Publishers**: DicePen, Lizard King
- **Categories**: Economic, Industry / Manufacturing, Medieval, Print & Play
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks

## Verdict
If you enjoy games that make you think and plan production, like a medieval entrepreneur simulator with dice, Craftsmen is for you! It's a roll-and-write with a strong economic focus.Engaging production chainStrategic and economic challengeRobust solo experienceUnique roll-and-write mechanicCan be complex for beginnersDice luck dependencyRequires careful planningFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Ready to become the most successful entrepreneur in the kingdom? Craftsmen: Think and Write puts you in charge of building your own production chain in this engaging roll-and-write game. You'll gather raw materials, process them into intermediate goods, and ultimately craft finished products to sell to various customers across the city – from the shipyard to the monastery. Speed and efficiency are key, as you'll be competing with other players vying for the same clients. Delivering needed goods first earns you those crucial victory points!

This game is designed for strategic minds who enjoy economic challenges and don't shy away from a bit of complexity. Each session lasts around 60 minutes, and every round is packed with action: acquire resources, build and upgrade your workshops (like woodworking shops, blacksmiths, bakeries...), process materials into various goods, and ship them out. You'll manage your resources and buildings on your private player board while interacting with a shared board for resource acquisition and order fulfillment. The game concludes after a set number of rounds, with the player accumulating the most Victory Points claiming the title of master craftsman!

Craftsmen is all about planning, optimization, and adapting your strategy. Will you rise to become the richest and most influential entrepreneur in the land? Sharpen your pencils and get ready to roll the dice – the competition awaits!

## FAQ
### What is the average game length?
A game of Craftsmen typically lasts between 60 and 90 minutes.

### How many players can play?
The game supports 1 to 4 players, and it offers a solid solo experience.

### Is the game difficult to learn?
Craftsmen is considered a game with a considerable strategic weight (4/5 on BGG), so it might require a bit more attention from players new to the genre.

### What components do I need to play?
You will need to print the components (it's a Print & Play game), as well as have dice and pencils.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The goal is to become the most successful entrepreneur by accumulating the most victory points through the production and sale of goods.

### Is there a lot of luck involved?
There is dice rolling, which adds an element of luck, but strategy and planning are crucial to optimize results and overcome randomness.