Castles of Mad King Ludwig Expansions — Massive Modular Add-On with 5th Player | Bezier Games

Expand, enhance, and reimagine your castle-building quests

Bezier Games presents Castles of Mad King Ludwig Expansions, a comprehensive modular bundle that works with the 2nd edition. Play the additions on their own or mix them with the base game to refresh every session. This collection includes every previously released expansion plus a brand-new one, all designed to fit seamlessly with the core rules for richer, more varied rounds.

Renovations rework how you shape rooms. By placing double-room tiles atop existing spaces, you gain new layout options and can unlock fresh scoring opportunities as you reimagine your fortress. Secret Passages unlock flexible layouts by strengthening connections and opening up tricky corners where rooms could previously be hard to place. Towers introduce private, end-of-game rewards that reward bold architectural experimentation. Moats keep your castle within fortified bounds while granting additional points for rooms inside the defensive line. Swan Tokens invite strategic decisions: cash now or victory points later, depending on how you close out the game.

New mechanics like Royal Decrees grant asymmetric player powers at game start, while fresh favors and bonus cards broaden the end-game goal spectrum. The expansion pack also adds new rooms, favors, and bonus cards to keep each session feeling fresh. And for larger crews, the 5th Player option lets you scale up to bigger, more social castle-building battles without sacrificing balance or pace.

What this means for your games

• Enhance your castle-building strategy with Renovations that count as two room types, offering double completion bonuses and new ways to reshape rooms for scoring efficiency.
• Add flexible Secret Passages that improve layout options and double your score through clever connections.
• Introduce Moats and Barbicans for tactical challenges and bonus points for rooms within fortified boundaries.
• Collect Swan Tokens and choose immediate cash or end-game VP, testing different endgame strategies.
• Experiment with Royal Decrees that grant unique abilities at the start of play and explore Towers with private King’s Favors.

• Experience new rooms, favors, and bonus cards for increased replayability.
• Enjoy added modules and full 5th-player support for larger games.
• Maintain compatibility with the 2nd edition, enabling seamless integration with your existing setup.
• Benefit from a modular approach—playable separately or in any combination according to your group’s desires.