Luthier transports players to the height of classical music in Western Europe, an era shaped by master craftspeople, noble patrons, virtuoso performers, and legendary composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven.

Using a unique combination of hidden bidding and worker placement, players manage resources to craft musical instruments in their workshops while courting historic patrons through a dynamic personal tableau of actions and bonuses. Throughout the game, players decide how to improve their skills across multiple tracks, unlocking specialized worker abilities and additional advantages.

Multiple strategic paths lead to victory, including focusing on musical performances, instrument crafting and repairs, training apprentices, expanding workshops, or building overall reputation as a master luthier.

By seamlessly blending theme and mechanics, Luthier delivers a rich and immersive strategic experience that appeals equally to seasoned board gamers and lovers of classical music.