Castellans (2024)

About this game

In Castellans, players will compete to build the most impressive jurisdictions in the city of Kosk with hopes of becoming its next Castellan — but this is no easy task! It requires players to navigate the complexities of construction, to pit short-term gains against long-term goals, and to decide between the assurance of small payoffs now or the possibility of larger payoffs later. As construction continues, the local Magistrate wanders each district of Kosk, casting judgment upon everyone's work at different times. Will you out-smart other players and gain the Magistrate's favor? Will you do enough in the big picture — and at the right times — to pull off the victory? —description from the publisher

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 5. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 3.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 14 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.