The Castles of Burgundy
2 - 4
90
12+
Summary
"Castles of Burgundy" is a strategic board game created by Stefan Feld and published by Ravensburger. It is set in the 15th century, where players take on the roles of princes attempting to build prosperous estates by placing tiles on their individual player boards. Each player receives a board representing their estate and a set of tiles depicting various types of terrain, buildings, animals, and resources. The objective of the game is to use these tiles to construct cohesive and functional sets that will earn points. The game is played over several rounds, with each round divided into turns where players take actions such as placing tiles on their board, collecting resources, selling goods, and constructing buildings. Players can also utilize workers to assist them in their actions and increase their efficiency. Points are scored based on the size and quality of the sets built, as well as special objectives achieved during the game. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins. "Castles of Burgundy" is beloved for its strategic depth, numerous tactical options, and excellent replay value due to the variety of available tiles and multiple ways to score points. It is suitable for players of all levels thanks to its simple rules yet complex strategic possibilities.