Clocktowers

About this board game

Clocktowers is a competitive game for 2–4 players in which players race to complete the most clocktowers in the city before time runs out. Games take about 20–30 minutes, making it a lively choice for a quick contest.

Completing a tower is not simply a matter of finishing first. Players must build their clocktowers as cleanly as possible, while making sure that unwanted mice and cats do not make the structures their home. These hazards add an extra challenge to the race for the highest tower count.

Each clocktower also has specific requirements to meet. Players need to consider whether they have the right building height and whether they can provide the properly colored roof. Paying attention to these details is essential when trying to complete towers successfully.

• For 2–4 players
• Plays in approximately 20–30 minutes
• Suitable for ages 8 and up
• Focuses on completing clocktowers cleanly and correctly

Clocktowers offers enough skill and decision-making to give younger players a meaningful challenge, even though kids are not expected to beat their parents too often. Its compact play time and straightforward goal make it accessible while leaving room for careful play.

Released in 2004, Clocktowers is based on Capitol, another board game by the same designers. If you enjoy competitive building games with requirements to manage and a few unwelcome visitors to avoid, this citywide clocktower race delivers a focused tabletop challenge.