# Castle Builders Board Game

> Competitive castle-building board game with singleplayer and two-player modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Marian Gablovsky.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-builders-board-game/id1197918535 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marian Gablovsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121041384)
- Category: Games, Board
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-01-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-builders-board-game/id1197918535/reviews.md

## What is Castle Builders Board Game?

The king has ordered two builders to build a new castle for him. You are one of them. "The award you will be given will be in proportion to the quality of your work", the king said. "The quality of your work", you think. He doesn’t care about the quality, he only cares for what he can see with his eye... You will have to build the top of the towers, for that is where the king will look first. And if you can show the king how much you have built, you will surely be given an extra award.

Castle Builders is quick board game where players are competing to build most important places in new castle. Players use various build gaming pieces to directly build castle and special gaming pieces to damage build efforts of opponent.

Game modes:
- singleplayer against AI
- hot-seat multiplayer for two player game using one device
- original game and game variants

Original board game design: Björn Jansson & Daniel Johansson
Sounds from freesound.org:
- Medieval Fanfare.aiff by tobyk (shortened)
- hammer.wav by cmusounddesign (shortened)
- hammer 1.aif by zinzan_101 (shortened)

App is created with permission from original game designers.

## Key features

- Castle construction gameplay
- Competitive building mechanics
- Singleplayer vs AI
- Hot-seat multiplayer
- Game variants

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-builders-board-game/id1197918535/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Surprisingly simple, yet good fun

*2026-03-14*

This game isn’t a complex game, most games lasting only a few minutes, but I keep coming back to it. Any time I have a few minutes to spare, standing around, this is my go to game. There could be more added, to make the game more complex, but for a free game, with no ads, I can’t see any reason to complain.

### 4/5 — Very nice game!

*2025-03-12*

It’s a bit too driven by luck. But that’s a minor point. This is a fast, fun game that makes you think.

On edit: 
I’m reducing my review from 5 stars to 4. Too often a player gets two “skip turn” counters at the same time. Then the player can do absolutely nothing that turn.

That’s crippling. The program needs to be adjusted to prevent that from happening.

### 5/5 — Very nice game!

*2024-05-02*

It’s a bit too driven by luck. But that’s a minor point. This is a fast, fun game that makes you think.

### 5/5 — A fun little game from BoardGameGeeks

*2024-02-24*

It’s free, it’s quick to play, and it’s fun with some strategy involved. While there is some luck of the draw, if you pay attention to the scoring, you’ll still win most of the time. I play on normal. Perfect for a quick 1-minute session!

### 5/5 — Fun

*2020-08-17*

A surprisingly fun game. Easy to pick up and good for extended play. Probably most comparable to something like advanced connect 4.

### 5/5 — Great solitaire game

*2019-06-21*

Single Player mode and Dual Player mode plus optional handicap variations affecting difficulty.  Solitaire has three levels of difficulty (I assume just different pseudo random number generators).  Two dimensional scoring provides much of the fun.
With fair dice for two players this would be a blast.

I played it 30 times the first day, 100 the next.

I didn’t know what the circled numbers meant in the Help menu (actually irrelevant because missing context).  Minimal yet sufficient instruction after playing awhile.

Simple rules provide a fun combination of strategy & luck.
I am glad I picked this game to try out. Thank you.  It’s a keeper.

Color scheme and illustration create a calm mood.

### 5/5 — Very nice game!

*2019-05-28, version 1.0*

It’s a bit too driven by luck. But that’s a minor point. This is a fast, fun game that makes you think.

### 5/5 — Great quick-play strategy game!

*2018-06-26*

What a great find! It doesn’t take long to learn this game, and it’s perfect for playing during a break when you don’t have a lot of time. It takes thought, but it’s not frustratingly hard, and you can adjust the difficulty level too. I love the concept and design. Great job, developer!

### 5/5 — It's a nice game and just like the post card game version.

*2017-11-12*

It's a nice game and just like the post card game version.

### 5/5 — Awesome Strategy Game

*2017-04-15*

The directions are simple, yet the game is challenging.  Very enjoyable to play!

## Frequently asked questions about Castle Builders Board Game

### What is Castle Builders Board Game?

Castle Builders Board Game is a competitive strategy game where players race to construct the most significant parts of a new castle. It features both singleplayer against an AI and hot-seat multiplayer for two players on one device.

### Does Castle Builders Board Game have ads?

No, Castle Builders Board Game is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### Can I play Castle Builders Board Game offline?

Yes, the singleplayer mode against the AI allows you to play Castle Builders Board Game offline.

### How many players can play Castle Builders Board Game?

Castle Builders Board Game supports two players in its hot-seat multiplayer mode, where both players use a single device.

### What is the age rating for Castle Builders Board Game?

Castle Builders Board Game has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### On what devices can I play Castle Builders Board Game?

Castle Builders Board Game is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Castle Builders Board Game updated?

The latest version of Castle Builders Board Game is 1.1, which was last updated on March 10, 2025. This indicates regular maintenance and potential future updates.

### What is the user rating for Castle Builders Board Game?

Castle Builders Board Game has a strong rating of 4.5 stars based on 20 ratings, suggesting a positive reception from its players.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2025-03-10

Update to iOS 18

### 1.0 — 2017-01-24

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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