Caylus

Once upon a time in 1289, King Philip the Fair aimed to fortify France's borders by building a new castle. Caylus, then a simple village, soon attracted hordes of workers and craftsmen. A city gradually emerged around the construction site. In this game, players take on the role of master builders. By constructing the King's castle and developing the surrounding city, they earn prestige points and win the King's favor. The player with the most prestige at the castle's completion wins. The 2nd Edition includes the Caylus Expansion: The Jeweller. Each turn, players spend to place workers in village buildings. These buildings let players gather resources or money, or build/upgrade structures. Using resources to aid castle - building earns points and royal favors with big bonuses. Building a structure gives instant points and potential long - term income as players get bonuses when others use their buildings. Building choices significantly impact the game. As new buildings are added along a road from the castle, not all are usable each turn. Players can pay to influence the Provost marker's movement, which decides active buildings and helps determine the Bailiff marker's movement, signaling the game's end. More building and a lenient Provost usually lead to a quicker game end.

How to play: Start by taking on the role of a master builder. Each turn, you'll pay to place your workers in village buildings. Use these buildings to gather resources or money, and then use those resources to build or upgrade other buildings or help construct the King's castle. Remember, building the castle earns you points and royal favors. Notice that different buildings you choose can change how the whole game goes. To decide which buildings you can use each turn, you can pay to move the Provost marker. This also affects the Bailiff marker, which marks the end of the game. Keep an eye on how fast you're building; too much building and a generous Provost might end the game quicker. Things to note: Make your building choices carefully as they will have a big impact on the game. Try to balance between building for instant points and long - term income. When using resources to build the castle, think about the bonuses you'll get from the king. Maintenance advice: Since this is a board game, keep the game components in a dry place to avoid damage. If there are any small pieces, store them in a box or container to prevent loss.