Caylus Magna Carta

by Rio Grande Games

Product Features

• For 2 to 4 players
• Playtime of 45 to 75 minutes
• Medieval city building theme
• Card and chip game
• Contains a special bonus card in this edition

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 2.4 x 10.8 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000N3SOUM
• Item model number: 312RGG
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #167,367 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The basic theme remains unchanged, but the driving force is the play of cards. The game also plays faster for those who like shorter games. And, the game contains a special bonus card in this edition.

Product Description

For lovers of Caylus and others, a simpler way to play this great game. The basic theme remains unchanged, but the driving force is the play of cards. The game also plays faster for those who like shorter games. 2-5 players, Ages: 10+. Length: 60 minutes.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great strategy game, February 1, 2009

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Asa Swain (Buffalo, NY) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Caylus Magna Carta (Toy)

Caylus Magna Carta is the card game version of the more famous board game Caylus. It's a worker placement game, where you place your workers on various cards to produce wooden, stone, food and gold, with the players competing to build a castle for the king. It's definitely lighter than Caylus, but still has a lot of strategic decisions to keep player entertained. The cards are nice because they ensure that each game starts with a different selection of buildings, helping to keep the gameplay fresh. They even have a beginner and an advanced version, which makes it easier to introduce the game to new players. There have been a bunch of worker placement eurogames released in the last few years, but Caylus Magna Carta is a good choice for gamers new to the genre and fans of Caylus looking for something easier and more portable.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Lots of work to learn, not a lot of fun, December 30, 2009

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svenskaflicka - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Caylus Magna Carta (Toy)

Played this once and will probably not play it again. The directions are poorly written with some term inconsistencies and some hunting required for essential information, which made the setup and understanding of instructions difficult even for seasoned gamers like us. Once we figured it out, making a few mistakes along the way (to be expected the first time), it just wasn't much fun. Each turn seemed repetitive, with very few surprises. It also seemed difficult to earn enough "stuff" to bring the more advanced cards into play. Color consistency between the cards, pieces, and instructions is a big problem when starting the game. (How does hot pink equal purple?) We played this with two players. Maybe it's more fun with more people?

0 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent strategy card game, November 11, 2008

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Anthony Otto - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Caylus Magna Carta (Toy)

The strategy game is pretty well balanced. I played the more complex version, and it was pretty fun. I haven't had a chance to play this one yet.