Castles of Mad King Ludwig is an exceptional port of a modern board game classic. The digital version captures the 'Master Builder' auction mechanic perfectly—a phase where you set prices for rooms that other players want to buy, which is one of the most clever social interactions in tabletop gaming.
The iOS version adds a fantastic Campaign mode that takes you through 15 real-life castle sites, which provides a much-needed solo experience that the original board game lacked. The 'Training Tower' is an excellent tutorial that makes the somewhat complex rules accessible to newcomers. The orchestral soundtrack and crisp room tile artwork make the building process genuinely relaxing. It’s a must-have for strategy fans who enjoy spatial puzzles and economic management.
Version 2.0Wed Mar 31 2021
Castles 2.0 adds new content from the Castles of Mad King Ludwig Collector's Edition board game, including a new icon, opening, main menu (with direct access to Help), and the option to use brand new room tile artwork. This release also improves compatibility with newer devices and resolves some minor issues.
"Castles of Mad King Ludwig is a great port of a really cool castle building board game." TouchArcade
"A diverting tile-laying game. Excellent series of puzzles and tough AI." PocketGamer
Ted Alspach's castle-building board game comes alive on iOS! The winner of the prestigious Mensa Mind Games award tasks players with building extravagant castles for King Ludwig of Bavaria. Castles are constructed one room at a time, with a different player each round setting the prices for the others, resulting in a competitive, engaging game where building is as much fun as winning!
Choose your strategy carefully as you compete against your friends or AI (computer) opponents. Or take on the Campaign, and travel to 15 real-life castle sites, each with up to 3 unique Crown Goals, providing hours of fun and challenge.
• Two to Four Player Pass-and-Play/Computer Matches
• Campaign Mode with Levels based on Real Castle Sites
• Training Tower Levels teach Game Basics
• Help System with Illustrated Rules, Tips, and Tile Reference
• 75 Different Room Tiles
• Game Center Achievements
• Orchestral Soundtrack
• Share Your Castle on Twitter, Facebook, and more
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch."Castles of Mad King Ludwig is a great port of a really cool castle building board game." TouchArcade
"A diverting tile-laying game. Excellent series of puzzles and tough AI." PocketGamer
Ted Alspach's castle-building board game comes alive on iOS! The winner of the prestigious Mensa Mind Games award tasks players with building extravagant castles for King Ludwig of Bavaria. Castles are constructed one room at a time, with a different player each round setting the prices for the others, resulting in a competitive, engaging game where building is as much fun as winning!
Choose your strategy carefully as you compete against your friends or AI (computer) opponents. Or take on the Campaign, and travel to 15 real-life castle sites, each with up to 3 unique Crown Goals, providing hours of fun and challenge.
• Two to Four Player Pass-and-Play/Computer Matches
• Campaign Mode with Levels based on Real Castle Sites
• Training Tower Levels teach Game Basics
• Help System with Illustrated Rules, Tips, and Tile Reference
• 75 Different Room Tiles
• Game Center Achievements
• Orchestral Soundtrack
• Share Your Castle on Twitter, Facebook, and more










In Castles of Mad King Ludwig, players are building contractors tasked with creating the grandest castle for King Ludwig II of Bavaria. This 1-4 player tile-laying game features a unique 'Master Builder' mechanic where players set room prices for their competitors. Build your castle one room at a time, gaining points for size, type, and location. The mobile version includes a solo Campaign with 15 real-world sites, pass-and-play multiplayer, challenging AI, and a full tutorial tower to teach you the ropes.
When you are the Master Builder, look at your opponents' castles. Price the rooms they desperately need high to boost your own economy, or low to lure them into spending their last coins.
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Travel to 15 real castle sites and complete specific 'Crown Goals' to earn stars and unlock new levels, mastering different building constraints.
The 2.0 update includes content from the Collector's Edition, including new room tile artwork.