In the heart of medieval Bohemia, where ambition was measured in silver and glory was forged through guilds and grit, rises the city of Kutná Hora. Known for its architectural marvels and economic turbulence, this historic town serves as the setting for the board game Kutná Hora: The City of Silver by Czech Games Edition — and the inspiration for this fan-made soundtrack and artwork project.
🏰 What is Kutná Hora: The City of Silver?
Designed by Ondra Skoupý and Petr Čáslava, Kutná Hora is a deeply thematic eurogame that blends asymmetrical gameplay, a dynamic market economy, and layered city-building. Players take on the roles of competing guilds — miners, builders, innkeepers, scribes, and more — working together (and against each other) to develop a thriving late-medieval city atop rich silver deposits.
The game is not only about resource efficiency or tactical decisions; it’s also a story about civic vision, risk, reputation, and sacred ambition — perfectly captured through St. Barbara’s ever-rising cathedral and the shifting value of coin and land.
🎵 A Soundtrack Inspired by Silver and Stone
This soundtrack project is not an official release, but a passionate homage. Each track has been crafted to reflect key moments in the game’s narrative arc: from the hush of the silver mines to the grandeur of the cathedral, from the clinking coins of the guildhalls to the whispers in back-alley deals.
Highlights include:
- Silver in the Hills – A slow-burning orchestral dawn as the town’s fate is unearthed.
- The Miners’ Descent – Industrial tension and reward deep below the earth.
- Guilds of Prosperity – Elegant, structured themes for each guild’s influence.
- Reputation and Risk – Where ambition walks the edge of scandal.
- Twilight Over Kutná Hora – A serene finale as the city’s legacy takes shape.
Whether you’re playing the game or simply exploring medieval Bohemian themes, this music invites you to feel the pulse of the past.
🎨 Immersive Visual Storytelling
Alongside the music, we’ve created a series of AI-generated artworks that bring the town of Kutná Hora to life in lush painterly detail. These illustrations depict:
- Miners and masons working by torchlight
- The rise of St. Barbara’s Cathedral under a starry sky
- Bustling marketplaces, tax collectors, and secret deals in candlelit alleys
- A mystical chapel built from the sweepings of silver dust
All art has been inspired by the game’s historical references, guild symbols, and its beautifully illustrated components, staying true to the tone and culture of medieval Czech life.
📺 Watch & Listen
You can explore both the soundtrack and illustrated scenes on YouTube through:
- A full-length soundtrack video for immersive listening
- A set of dynamic YouTube Shorts, each highlighting a different mood and moment
- High-resolution thumbnails and blog-friendly images to accompany your own Kutná Hora game nights
🤍 A Labor of Love
This project is a tribute — not an official production — meant to celebrate a game that brings history, economy, and storytelling together with extraordinary depth. We hope it adds even more atmosphere to your time in Kutná Hora.
🎲 Board game by Czech Games Edition. This music and artwork are fan-made and not affiliated with CGE.