Citadels print-and-play demo

About Citadels

Citadels is Bruno Faidutti’s card game of building a medieval city while secretly choosing a new character each round: the Assassin, the Thief, the King, the Merchant and others. Asmodee’s Print & Play site splits the free Citadels print and play into two files, “Citadels Demo Rules” and “Citadels Cards”, both listed under Games.

It is a classic for groups who enjoy bluffing and second-guessing more than long-term planning. Roles change hands every round, so the leader is always a target. The page shows the 2016 edition; the full game takes 2 to 8 players from age 10.

How to play in one minute

1. Everyone starts with some gold and a few district cards. The player holding the crown starts the role draft.
2. Each round, players secretly pick a character card from a shrinking pile and pass the rest along.
3. Characters are called in number order. On your turn, take gold or draw district cards, then pay to build one district in front of you.
4. Use your character’s power: kill or rob another character, swap hands, collect taxes, or take the crown for the next round.
5. When one player completes a city of the target size, finish the round. Score district values and bonuses; the highest total wins.

What’s in the PDF

• “Citadels Cards”: a set of character and district cards to cut out.
• “Citadels Demo Rules”: a shortened rulebook for the demo.
• Downloads open after you sign in with a free My asmodee account. We could not open the files, so the page count and card count are not listed here.
• Print the cards in colour on card stock. Any coins or counters work as gold.