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CastleControl

CastleControl

The Game Crafter, LLC · 2011
2–490 min12+ yrs3.0/5 complexity10.0 BGG2Strategy
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How do you play CastleControl?

Players take turns rolling to move around the board where they can buy properties, gain permanent upgrades, defeat monsters and avoid traps, and duel each other for dominance.

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CastleControl box art
official art · The Game Crafter, LLC

Players take turns rolling to move around the board where they can buy properties, gain permanent upgrades, defeat monsters and avoid traps, and duel each other for dominance.

Monsters and Traps are on High and Low Level Dungeon cards which players can choose from when they land on a Dungeon tile. After a successful roll (and associated modifiers), you can win gold pieces. Unsuccessful rolls reduce your hit points.

Properties can be purchased and upgraded with housing, affecting the amount of rent opponents must pay when they land on your property. If you collect enough properties of certain types, you can gain control of the castle in that territory. The right to own properties can also be dueled over by rolling against each other using various modifiers.

To win the game, you must be the first player to complete two objectives: gain control of a castle and defeat the dragon.

The game strives to make the 'opoly style genre more fun and engaging. RPG elements, easy to learn mechanics and fast paced gameplay make it simply superior to it's predecessors. It was updated in 2023 for a smoother gameplay experience, and streamlined to be playable in 90 minutes.

The game can found as print-on-demand on The Game Crafter. https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/castlecontrol

It is also available for playtesting using TableTop Simulator on the Steam Workshop.

game anatomy
Complexity3.0 / 5
BGG rating10.0 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Some text — easily memorized
🌐 plays without English
Play time
90 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
12+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q3How do you play CastleControl?
CastleControl is a fantasy game, for 2–4 players, taking ~90 minutes, featuring roll / spin and move. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about CastleControl — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does CastleControl support?
CastleControl is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of CastleControl take?
A game of CastleControl takes about 90 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is CastleControl for?
CastleControl is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is CastleControl?
CastleControl has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.0 out of 5.
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