Luthier (KS Concerto Deluxe Edition)

This is the Kickstarter Concerto Deluxe Edition and includes the following:

• Luthier Deluxe Edition
• Kickstarter Promo Packs

Luthier transports players to the height of classical music in Western Europe, when the art of the instrument was upheld equally by skilled craftspeople, noble patrons, virtuoso performers, and famous composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven.

Using a new, unique combination of hidden bidding and worker placement, players manage resources to craft various musical instruments in their workshop, while also courting actual historic patrons through an ever-changing personal tableau of actions and bonuses. Each player chooses how to balance improving skills across multiple tracks, unlocking specialized worker abilities and other bonuses. The choice to concentrate on varying gameplay strategies and goals, such as musical performances, instrument building and repairs, apprentice training and workshop expansion, and overall reputation as an instrument maker, provide multiple paths to victory.

Luthier finds true harmony through an authentic and original marriage of theme and mechanisms, resulting in a rich gameplay experience that equally speaks to both the strategic gamer and the classical music lover.

Luthier’s solo mode features an AI opponent that is both smart and smooth to operate! The AI, or ‘bot’, uses an upgradable set of action cards and priority tracks to determine what it will do each round, and in what order, simulating a real life player. This allows you to get the full Luthier experience when playing on your own, and you can even include it in your two player games to simulate a third player if you want to! The solo mode is co-designed by Richard Woods (developer for Distilled and Luthier) and David Digby (solo designer for Distilled).

Sure, we didn't hit the initial target of beating Distilled's backer count, but you know what? We SMASHED the money raised, with over $200K beyond Distilled's raised funds! In my opinion, that is more than deserving of the golden triangle! So, here's our gift to you, backers - the triangle will be included in the promo pack! #TEAMTRIANGLE