In Castle Climbers, players lay tiles to build up a fantasy castle that they climb with their hero character. As players scramble up the treacherous castle wall, roll dice to battle the grumpy guardians that bar their way. Use a magic sword or wish token to improve your luck. Win the battle to keep climbing. Lose and you'll drop back down! Special tiles help you climb faster or avoid the enemies altogether! Reach treasure chests to plunder the gems within. Whoever has the most points in gems and climbs the highest up the castle when time runs out, wins the game! —description from the designer