Caylus is a strategy oriented, German-style board game with a mix of building, producing, planning, and bargaining - without direct conflict or dice-rolling mechanics.

The year is 1289. To strengthen the borders of the Kingdom of France, King Philip the Fair decided to have a new castle built. For the time being, Caylus is but a humble village, but soon, workers and craftsmen will be flocking by the cartload, attracted by the great prospects. Around the building site, a city is slowly rising up...