Castle Nightingale

Three cunning ninjas. One relentless samurai.

Castle Nightingale cover

In the dead of night, three silhouettes move stealthily beneath the starry sky. Three ninjas, flitting through the shadows, silently make their way toward Castle Nightingale, a slumbering stronghold that holds the objects of their desire.

Game Details

  • Players: 2
  • Playing Time: 20–30 minutes
  • Ages: 10+
  • Designer: Bruno Cathala, Eliette Fraile, Jeremy Fraile
  • Illustrator: Vincent Dutrait
  • Box Size: 21 × 21 × 5 cm

Gameplay

Castle Nightingale is an asymmetrical 2-player strategy game. One player controls three sneaky ninjas stealing treasure, while the other commands a vigilant samurai trying to catch them. Players secretly plan actions using cards and nightingale tiles, then move, hide, chase, and outsmart each other across the castle floor.

How to Play

In Castle Nightingale, the key is mastering deception while predicting your opponent’s next move. Learn the game with this video tutorial:

Video tutorial coming soon

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