5 Towers

About this board game

5 Towers is a 2023 card game for 2–5 players that takes about 30 minutes to play. As master architects, players compete to acquire cards and use them to build the highest towers.

Cards are gained by being willing to take more than everyone else. This creates a constant challenge: claiming more cards can help you build, but taking too many at once may restrict your choices later in the game.

Every player can build only one tower of each of five types. Because of this limit, each new card must be considered not only for its immediate value, but also for how it fits into your developing collection of towers.

• Compete as master architects.
• Acquire cards by taking more than everyone else.
• Build towers across five different types.
• Balance immediate gains against your future options.
• Strive to construct the highest towers.

The central tension in 5 Towers comes from deciding how far to push your card-taking. A larger haul may support your plans, yet it can also make it harder to use future cards effectively when only one tower of each type is allowed.

With room for 2–5 players and a playing time of around 30 minutes, 5 Towers offers a focused architectural contest built around competition, card acquisition, and careful long-term choices. Build boldly, manage your options, and aim to finish with the highest towers.