Twisted Trumpets — Prices

Play to Z · Board game · 2025
Ludopedia 7.6 BGG 2–4 · best 3 20–40 min Weight 2.1/5
Buy · from US$ 29.99
rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Fans of creative games with a dash of chaos will love Twisted Trumpets – it's like building musical Legos with rules!

Highlights
  • Visual fun with wacky trumpets
  • Game-changing bonus system
  • Dual objectives (public + private)
  • Snappy gameplay pace
Keep in mind
  • May frustrate control seekers
  • Some luck in tile draws
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Twisted Trumpets, you're an aspiring royal trumpeter trying to craft the kingdom's zaniest instrument! Each turn, choose from three actions: take a basic tile, trade for a premium one, or expand your trumpet on the board. The twist? You're assembling a musical monstrosity full of Dr. Seuss-worthy curves, flags, and birds. But it's not just about looks – you'll need to complete Royal Decrees (public objectives) and Queen's Plans (secret goals) to score big. The real game-changer? King's Favors – powerful bonuses triggered by covering scrolls on your board, like free tiles or extra actions. Just don't expect favors to last forever: the more you use the same one, the weaker it gets! When someone nearly fills their board (just 3 empty spaces left), the endgame kicks in. Final scoring counts connected pipes, flag sets, musical notes, and completed objectives. The highest scorer becomes the new Royal Bugler – ready to perform a king-worthy solo!

Rules videos

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Best player count

BGG community vote

2–4 players
2 REC
3 BEST
4 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Admin: Upcoming Releases
Publisher Play to Z
Designer Matthew Rodela
Artist James Churchill, Viktoriya Fajardo

Community

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130owners
64wishlist
15want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
Player count?
2-4 aspiring trumpeters. Works well at all counts, though 4 players gets delightfully chaotic!
Playtime?
20-40 minutes – quick enough for a rematch but with enough strategy to feel satisfying.
Hard to learn?
Weight 2/5 – rules are simple but strategy has layers. Great for mixed groups of newbies and veterans.
Language dependent?
Moderately. Cards have text, so non-English players will need a reference sheet.
Kid-friendly?
Ages 10+ for strategy, but the whimsical visuals appeal to younger kids (who can play with help).
Cool components?
Colorful trumpet tiles, individual boards, and illustrated cards – very thematic!
Replay value?
High! Public and private goals change every game, and your trumpet always turns out unique.

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