Description
The 2016 Deluxe Edition of Citadels is an exciting board game. In each round, players take on new roles as hired characters to gain gold and build buildings. The game wraps up when a player constructs their eighth building. Then, players count their points, and the one with the highest score wins. At the game - start, players hold building cards in five colors. Purple buildings usually have special abilities, and other - colored buildings offer benefits when specific characters are played. Each round begins with the previous king discarding a random character card, choosing one, and passing the rest. Once each player secretly selects a character, actions are carried out in numerical order. Characters like the assassin, thief, wizard, and warlord have unique abilities. On a turn, a player can earn gold or draw building cards, then optionally build one to three buildings. Buildings cost gold according to the number of symbols on them and are worth points. At game - end, bonus points are given for having eight buildings or all five - colored buildings. This edition features 27 characters (8 from the original, 10 from the Dark City expansion, and 9 new ones), 30 unique building districts, and the rulebook has six preset lists for different gameplay styles.
To play Citadels, start by dealing a number of building cards to each player. At the start of each round, the previous king discards a random character card, then chooses one and passes the rest around until everyone has a character secretly. Remember, each character has a special ability, so choose based on your current situation and what you think your opponents are up to. When it's your turn, you can either earn two or more gold or draw two building cards and discard one. Then, you can build one building, or up to three if you're playing the architect. Make sure to check the gold cost of the building, which is equal to the number of symbols on it. At the end of the game, count your points from buildings and any bonus points for having eight buildings or all five - colored buildings. As for maintenance, keep the cards in a cool, dry place to prevent damage. Avoid bending or folding the cards, and if they get dirty, gently wipe them with a soft cloth.
