Kutná Hora: The City of Silver
- Designer Ondřej Bystroň , Petr Čáslava , Pavel Jarosch
- Publisher Czech Games Edition (CGE) , Cranio Creations , Devir , DiceTree Games , HeidelBÄR Games
- Illustration Roman Bednář , Štěpán Drašťák , Dávid Jablonovský , Jakub Politzer , Milan Vavroň
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Kutná Hora, players lead guilds mining and developing the famous silver city during its 14th-century economic boom. Using double-sided cards, you mine ore, buy land plots, obtain permits, and construct buildings, all while influencing a dynamic economic system and competing with other players. The asymmetrical guilds add strategic depth and player interaction as you work toward building Saint Barbara's Cathedral and expanding the city.
Who Is This Game For?
This game targets experienced Eurogame players who enjoy complex economic systems and strategic planning. With a playtime of about 120 minutes, it requires patience and focus. Prior experience with city-building or economic mechanics is helpful. It is less suitable for families due to its complexity and minimum age of 13.
How It Works
Each round, players select actions from a hand of multi-use cards, managing their hand strategically. You expand your economy by mining and acquiring land, plan your moves via an action queue, and place buildings on a square grid board. Market mechanics create a dynamic economy reacting to player actions, while events further influence gameplay.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Ondřej Bystroň, Petr Čáslava, and Pavel Jarosch, Kutná Hora won the 2025 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Expert award. Its blend of historical city-building with a realistic economy, asymmetrical guild abilities, and innovative mechanics like multi-use cards and action queue stand out in the Eurogame genre.
Awards
2025
2023
- 2024 MinD-Spielepreis Complex Game — Nominated
- 2023 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
Pro
- Realistic economic system with market mechanics
- Asymmetrical guilds offer diverse playstyles
- Innovative mechanics such as action queue and multi-use cards
- Winner of the 2025 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Expert
Contra
- High complexity demands a learning curve
- Long playtime around 120 minutes
- Minimum age of 13 limits family play with younger children
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in medieval Kutná Hora, a major silver mining city in 14th-century Central Europe, reflecting its economic prosperity and mining heritage.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take time to learn the various mechanics and focus first on basic strategies involving hand management and action selection.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Kutná Hora is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts around 120 minutes, plus additional time for setup and explanation.
What prior experience do I need?
This expert-level game requires experience with complex Eurogames and economic mechanics.
How does this compare to similar games?
Kutná Hora combines historical city-building with a realistic market economy and asymmetrical guild powers, distinguishing it from other Eurogames.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and minimum age of 13, it is better suited for experienced players rather than families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of multi-use cards, action queue, and dynamic market mechanics makes it unique.
Fazit
Kutná Hora is a recommended expert-level game for players who appreciate deep economic simulations and historical themes. Its long playtime and strategic depth require patience and experience.
