The original worker placement, provost rules
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Caylus is a medium-heavy game (weight 7/10). The decision tree is among the deepest in the hobby (9/10), with meaningful long-term planning every turn. Decisions come at a steady pace (6/10) — engaged without being exhausting. Players are constantly affecting each other's plans (interaction 8/10). Direct attacks are minimal (3/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.
Of every game in our catalog, Caylus is closest to Puerto Rico (91% profile match) but scores higher on weight (7 vs. 5).
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Caylus is a medium-heavy game (weight 7/10). The decision tree is among the deepest in the hobby (9/10), with meaningful long-term planning every turn. Decisions come at a steady pace (6/10) — engaged without being exhausting.
Players are constantly affecting each other's plans (interaction 8/10). Direct attacks are minimal (3/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.
Variance is low across the board (input 2/10, output 0/10) — this is a skill game with little to blame the dice for. Catch-up is moderate (4/10).
The theme provides flavor (5/10) but the experience is mostly mechanical. There's a clear engine-building feel (engine 7/10).
Variance is low across the board (input 2/10, output 0/10) — this is a skill game with little to blame the dice for. Catch-up is moderate (4/10).
The theme provides flavor (5/10) but the experience is mostly mechanical. There's a clear engine-building feel (engine 7/10).
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