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Technical Details
| Item Weight | 272 g |
| Product Dimensions | 3.8 x 10.2 x 19.7 cm |
| Manufacturer recommended age: | 10 months and up |
| Item model number | MA04 |
| Main Language(s) | English, English original, English published |
| Number of Game Players | 7 |
| Number of Puzzle Pieces | 1 |
| Assembly Required | No |
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| ASIN | 158994030X |
| Best Sellers Rank | 12,465 in Toys & Games (See top 100) |
| Shipping Weight | 454 g |
| Delivery Destinations: | Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered. |
| Date First Available | 1 Jan 2007 |
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In Citadels, you are a medieval ruler trying to complete your city before your opponents can build theirs. Expand your city by adding new districts, but be sure to invest wisely: Some districts are more valuable than others, but cost more gold to build. There is more to building a city than gold, however. Lords, ladies, and other nobility all have their role to play. The game changes each turn as each player secretly chooses a new role - Assassin, Thief, Magician, King, Bishop, Merchant, Architect, or Warlord - and the power that comes with it. This edition of Citadels includes the Dark City Expansion. This exciting addition to the game features 14 new purple district cards and a premium wooden "King" marker. Nominated for the German Game of the Year in 2000, Citadels has finally arrived in an English-language edition. Game enthusiasts of all genres will be enchanted by this wonderful game of bluffing, deduction, and city-building. Wrapped in a medieval theme and gorgeously illustrated, players seek to be the first to complete a grand city of their own. Each game round players secretly take the roles of either the King, Magician, Architect, Assassin, Thief, Bishop, General, or Merchant and seek to use the powers of such offices in their efforts to win the game. As an additional bonus, the English version will ship with 10 new cards designed by Bruno Faidutti himself. These cards feature new locations and new characters to make your game of Citadels even more diverse than the original German version.
- Citadels is a card game of bluffing, diplomacy and city-building
- Revised English editon with extra cards
- 2 to 7 players
- Suitable for ages 10
- 60 minutes playing time
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By AK Jones
Format:Toy|Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The aim is to build citadels by collecting cards representing different buildings, each worth a varying amount of points. The first to buy eight buildings is the winner. To do this, you choose from a variety of characters each round, each with their own special abilities. For instance, you could choose an architect to quickly build up your citadel, a warlord to destroy other player's buildings, or an assassin to kill off another character and prevent another player having a go. Of course, assassinating or stealing is not that easy as you don't know exactly which player will have which character but you can guess based on the player's current situation and their tactical needs as a result. Each round, you can have different characters which can dramatically change your style of play that round.
There's both strategy and luck involved. It may look complicated to start with, but the game can easily be learned in under 10 minutes. And with the luck element, and the fact that you can go about winning the game in various ways, it's by no way certain that an experienced player will win.
Citadels is for up to 8 players (9 with the expansion) and the game takes a different form for less than four players as you can choose two characters each every round. This is quite significant since if one of your characters is assasinated, you're not sitting doing nothing that round.
The average game lasts 30 to 60 mins and never feels it will get bogged down for hours on end.
Citadels comes in a small box with attractive, well illustrated cards and plastic gold coins. So it's easy to take around and doesn't involved elaborate arrange of pieces.
Highly recommended.
There's both strategy and luck involved. It may look complicated to start with, but the game can easily be learned in under 10 minutes. And with the luck element, and the fact that you can go about winning the game in various ways, it's by no way certain that an experienced player will win.
Citadels is for up to 8 players (9 with the expansion) and the game takes a different form for less than four players as you can choose two characters each every round. This is quite significant since if one of your characters is assasinated, you're not sitting doing nothing that round.
The average game lasts 30 to 60 mins and never feels it will get bogged down for hours on end.
Citadels comes in a small box with attractive, well illustrated cards and plastic gold coins. So it's easy to take around and doesn't involved elaborate arrange of pieces.
Highly recommended.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By H. Rees
Format:Toy|Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
this is a great imaginative fantasy game which anyone over 7/8 will enjoy but adults can really get into it and many can play. It is easy to get into and lasts about 60-90 minutes. It does what it says on the tin basically- the bluffing and strategy is fun and intriguing. A game that needs thought and a good alternative to electronics.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By AlisonH
Format:Toy|Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I bought this for my 10 year old son, who got the hang of it without any trouble. However, it's complex enough to keep adults amused, and there are variations on the game (the character cards you choose to play with)that make each game different, and flexible for 2- many players.For an easily portable card game with money (gold coins),it's ingenious and has as much interest as board games. If yours is a competitive family, you'll find this game addictive and vindictive
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great game for a holiday
I'm sure there are plenty of raving reviews for this game but I wanted to add that it's especially well suited for taking on holiday. Read more
Published 16 days ago by PyroTyger
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great game with different versions depending on player numbers
a game that is enjoyable whether with 2 or up to 8 players - a rare find.
it normally takes around 30 - 45 minutes to play but I have only played with up to 5 people so far.
it normally takes around 30 - 45 minutes to play but I have only played with up to 5 people so far.
Published 18 days ago by Samtheman
5.0 out of 5 stars
great fun
great fun, especially for 4 or more players. Very easy to pick up and play. Word word word word word
Published 1 month ago by groomeo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great game
Fantastic game, works equally well (although differently) for 2 players or 7. Simple enough that children could play it, but lots of depth for adults to get from it as well.
Published 1 month ago by luckyfives
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good tactical fun.
There is a huge difference in tactics between the 2-3 player and 4+ player versions of this game. It's good fun and quick to play. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kheldon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everybody likes it
I bought this game after seeing some reviews of board games. At first you dont realize how can 8 people play this game at the same time because it only have 2 decks of cards and no... Read more
Published 3 months ago by MrPoker
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must for every family gamers!
We really like it!
We play it with our 4 childs and they really enjoy it!
The expansion it is not that fun I still prefer the original one.
We play it with our 4 childs and they really enjoy it!
The expansion it is not that fun I still prefer the original one.
Published 3 months ago by Vale
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Game
I bought this for my husband but my son (6) & I stole it! We love it, it encourages maths by having the coins to count out , forward thinking & planning your city, stratagies for... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tammy R
5.0 out of 5 stars
Citadels: A Game of Medieval Cities, Nobles, and Intrigue
great fun enjoyed playing game with friends
made a good night in with friend great
arrived on time
would recommend
made a good night in with friend great
arrived on time
would recommend
Published 4 months ago by Rosemary
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good easy to learn game ^_^
This is a fairly simle to learn game and can be alot of fun in larger groups
once youve learned what things do you steam through games in no time. ^_^
once youve learned what things do you steam through games in no time. ^_^
Published 5 months ago by Is it a Widget ^_^
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