Castles of Burgundy
2019
Design2.3/10
Interaction3.7/10
Artistry5.0/10
Strategy7.5/10
Complexity4.8/10

Castles of Burgundy

Roll dice to gain tiles, build your estate, and become the most prestigious aristocrat.
2019 • 2–4
Average rating
4.59
Players
2–4
Avg time
30 min
Age
12+
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Description

In Castles of Burgundy, players become aristocrats, each striving to build a prosperous estate in the Loire Valley. Using dice rolls, players acquire land tiles, which represent different aspects of their estate, from animal husbandry and agriculture to shipping and city building. Each tile type offers unique benefits and contributes to your overall score.

The core gameplay revolves around carefully selecting tiles and strategically placing them on your player board. Efficiently managing your limited actions, optimizing your estate's layout, and capitalizing on synergies between different tile types are crucial for outscoring your opponents and establishing the most prestigious castle of Burgundy. Success requires careful planning, shrewd resource management, and a touch of luck with the dice.

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Categories
Dice, City Building, Medieval, Dice Rolling, Economic
Mechanics
Dice Rolling, Tile Placement, Set Collection, Hand Management, End Game Bonuses, Area Majority / Influence, Variable Player Powers, Action Drafting
Publishers
  • Ravensburger