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title: "Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig"
brand: "stonemaier games"
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# 45 min playtime 2-7 players Tile-drafting castle rooms Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig

**Brand:** stonemaier games
**Price:** € 133.38
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏰 Build your legacy, one room at a time!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig by stonemaier games
- **How much does it cost?** € 133.38 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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- stonemaier games enthusiasts

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## Key Features

- • **Fast-Paced Strategy:** Complete your castle masterpieces in just 45 minutes—ideal for busy pros.
- • **Dynamic Duo & Beyond:** Engage 2 to 7 players in a perfect blend of collaboration and competition.
- • **Neighborly Collaboration:** Partner only with adjacent players to build castles that spark laughter and rivalry.
- • **Architectural Tile-Drafting:** Each tile is a unique room, making every game a fresh, creative challenge.
- • **Master Builder’s Challenge:** Complex yet rewarding gameplay that elevates your strategic thinking and social play.

## Overview

Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig is a strategic tile-drafting board game for 2-7 players, with a 45-minute playtime. Players collaboratively and competitively design castles by placing room tiles, balancing creativity and strategy. Praised for its unique neighbor-based collaboration mechanic, it offers a challenging yet social experience perfect for millennial professionals seeking engaging, quick, and intellectually stimulating gameplay.

## Description

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Review: Competitive game that somehow still feels collaborative - Let's start with the cons: it is a really complex game to learn. I recommend it more to board game geeks than to casual players. On the plus side it has a unique and interesting game mechanic which it inherits mostly from Between Two Cities. While I love collaborative games often the most experienced player ends up giving out instructions and playing almost alone. This is not the case with BTCoMKL, since here everyone only collaborates with their immediate neighbours. Also, there is a single winner in the end, so the game has a strong competitive element too. The game is well designed, and the rules encourage creating castle designs that are truly hilarious. If you liked Between Two Cities but would like to have a more challenging version of that, this game is a perfect choice.
Review: Collaborative/Competitive Fun - Now one of our favorite games to play. Best played with four or five people. Even if you have an off game, it's always fun to see what rooms end up in your castle. Make sure you place the in-law suite at the top of the tower. In all seriousness, a fun game that can be as competitive or not as you'd like it to be.

## Features

- For 2-7 players. 45 minute playing time
- You are a world-renowned master Builder who has been asked by the Mad King Ludwig to help design his castles
- A competitive tile-drafting Game in which each tile is a room in a castle

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07HPTT465 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #614,096 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #16,146 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (250) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 3.52 pounds |
| Item model number | STM506 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Stonemaier Games |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 11.8 x 11.8 x 2.8 inches |
| Release date | October 19, 2018 |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Youtube reviews say that the tiles are awfully small.  What is the size of each tile?  Is it hard to see a tile from across the table?**
A: The room tiles are 1.75" x 1.75".  The information on the tiles is pretty small but I haven't experienced any issues.  The two castles that you are working on are usually close to where you are sitting so they are fairly easy to view.  It will require some leaning in for a better view over the course of play.

**Q: Is there just one winner each game?**
A: Yes. You work with the player to your left and the player to your right, and you score the lower of the two castles. Whomever has the highest of the lowest scores is the winner. It can be a little strange to try and wrap your head around, but after a game or two, it all makes sense.

**Q: Can this game be stretched to 8 players without compromising the game play?**
A: You might be able to stretch it, but you would either need to create some new pieces for the game or buy a second copy and use some of those parts. The game as it stands will not easily work for eight people unless two of them act as partners.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Competitive game that somehow still feels collaborative
*by I***T on February 28, 2024*

Let's start with the cons: it is a really complex game to learn. I recommend it more to board game geeks than to casual players. On the plus side it has a unique and interesting game mechanic which it inherits mostly from Between Two Cities. While I love collaborative games often the most experienced player ends up giving out instructions and playing almost alone. This is not the case with BTCoMKL, since here everyone only collaborates with their immediate neighbours. Also, there is a single winner in the end, so the game has a strong competitive element too. The game is well designed, and the rules encourage creating castle designs that are truly hilarious. If you liked Between Two Cities but would like to have a more challenging version of that, this game is a perfect choice.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Collaborative/Competitive Fun
*by A***7 on December 12, 2024*

Now one of our favorite games to play. Best played with four or five people. Even if you have an off game, it's always fun to see what rooms end up in your castle. Make sure you place the in-law suite at the top of the tower. In all seriousness, a fun game that can be as competitive or not as you'd like it to be.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended!
*by J***T on August 11, 2019*

I've played this in the two-player variant and with a gaming group of seven, so far, and either way it was an absolute blast. Our group has played both Between Two Cities and Castles of Mad King Ludwig before, which was very helpful in getting the hang of the rules (it's much more like Between Two Cities, but more complex and more entertaining thanks to the unique room tiles). I think it's a very versatile game, hitting a sweet spot in terms of complexity: for people with some experience with board games, it has enough depth to hold your interest; for newer players, it might feel a little convoluted at first, but quickly becomes an engrossing challenge. I'd especially recommend it for board game enthusiasts looking for a semi-casual game with a flexible player count and potential for hilarious in-game discussions—we see it filling a similar niche to Seven Wonders for our group—but think it would appeal to a range of people. One other thing: as others have mentioned, scoring can be tedious; luckily there are a number of smartphone app aids for this specific purpose (just search for "Between Two Castles" on your preferred app store, or "The Mad King's Steward" on iOS).

## Frequently Bought Together

- Stonemaier Games: Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig (Base Game) | Build a Wacky Castle with Your Neighbors in This Light Strategy Board Game for Adults and Family | 2-7 Players, 60 Mins, Ages 14+
- Wingspan

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*Last updated: 2026-03-05*