# Masons

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2006
- **BGG Rating**: 6.5
- **BGG Rank**: #3139
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 2.13 / 5
- **Designers**: Leo Colovini
- **Artists**: Franz Vohwinkel
- **Publishers**: 999 Games, Hans im Glück, Rio Grande Games
- **Categories**: City Building, Medieval
- **Mechanics**: Catch the Leader, Dice Rolling, Enclosure, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Income

## Verdict
Fans of building games with a mix of strategy and luck will love Masons. Timing your cards is the key!Accessible strategy with depthWell-balanced mechanicsFun competitive interactionDice luck can frustrateInitial learning curveRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Masons, you're a medieval architect building cities with walls, towers, and houses. Each turn, you place a wall on the board, which must connect to towers and houses. By rolling dice, you determine the colors of the structures, and if you manage to enclose an area, you form a city! Then comes the strategic part: playing guild cards at the right time to score based on the city's features (number of houses, palaces, different colors, etc.). The player in last place can swap cards, balancing the game. The challenge is to plan your constructions and know when to use each card to maximize your points. With hand management, enclosure, and end-game bonuses, Masons is a tactical and fun game for 2 to 4 players, with a dash of dice luck.

## FAQ
### How many players can play Masons?
2 to 4 players.

### How long does a game last?
About 45 minutes.

### Is Masons complex for beginners?
It has a learning curve, but the rules are accessible.

### Does luck play a big role?
Dice add luck, but strategy is more important.

### What's the recommended age?
10+ due to the strategy involved.

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