Caylus 1303 cover
2019BGG rank #1,014

Caylus 1303

by William Attia · Space Cowboys

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Players2–5
Time60–90m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age12+

About the game

What is Caylus 1303?

A classic game is back! As one of the first worker placement games, Caylus stands among the true board game classics of the 2000s. The original designers' team, together with the Space Cowboys, have now created a revamped version! The mechanisms of Caylus 1303 have been streamlined and modernized for an intense and shorter game. Don't be fooled, though, as the game has kept both its depth and ease of play while a lot of new features have been added: Variability of the starting position for a virtual infinity of possibilities. No more pre-set strategies! Characters with special abilities, with a wavering loyalty, offer their services to the players. And of course, brand new graphics! The King calls you again, so it's time to go back to Caylus! —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

Action QueueEnd Game BonusesHidden Victory PointsIncomeOpen DraftingOwnershipResource to MoveTagsTake ThatTile PlacementTurn Order: Claim ActionTurn Order: Pass OrderVariable Player PowersVariable Set-upVictory Points as a ResourceWorker Placement

On the shelf

Categories

City BuildingEconomicMedieval

Questions players ask

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  • How do setup and the first turn work in Caylus 1303?
  • When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
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