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Ravensburger The Castles of Burgundy Board Game - Fun Strategy Game That's Easy to Learn and Play with Great Replay Value

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Brand Ravensburger
Material Wood, Cardboard
Theme History
Genre Strategy
Number of Players 4, 6

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  • FUN PLAY EXPERIENCE – In The Castles of Burgundy, players collect game-deciding victory points via trading, livestock farming, city building, or scientific research. The player with the most victory points in the end is the winner.
  • HIGH QUALITY COMPONENTS – This board game comes with 164 six-sided tiles, 42 goods tiles, 20 Silverlings, 30 worker tiles, 12 bonus tiles, victory point tiles, playing pieces, dice, game board, player boards.
  • GREAT REPLAY VALUE – Playing time is 30-90 minutes, for 2-4 players.
  • EASY TO UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS – High quality, easy to understand instructions make it easy to start playing right away. French instructions also included.
  • LONG TERM QUALITY - Ravensburger has been making products for the hand, head, and heart for over 130 years.

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The Castles of Burgundy is a detailed strategy game set in the Loire Valley of France during medieval times. Players assume the role of princes trying to build the greatest estates in the land by becoming more prosperous than their competitors. Over the course of five rounds, players collect points by trading, livestock farming, city building and scientific research. They must buy and sell goods or labor and use action tiles for building, shipping, mining, livestock and knowledge across two game boards. The game is designed for 2-4 board gamers ages 12 and up. A detailed strategy game for dedicated gamers set in medieval France. 15th Century princes devote time and effort to strategically trading and building their prosperity and their estates. Immersive Game of Fame and Fortune Set in 15th Century France Designed for players who relish strategy games composed with intricate details, colorful artwork and quality construction, The Castles of Burgundy challenges players with strategic options to acquire the victory points they need to win the game. Players work between the main game board and their own personal game board to acquire the possesions, points, wealth and knowledge they need to earn victory points. The quest begins from the moment the game starts until it ends, keeping everyone fully engaged and thinking of creative ways to buy, trade or sell as a means of amassing their fortune. Advanced game play rules are included. A Complex Strategy Game that Challenges Players to Think Ahead and Plan Big A game of both subtle and overt strategy, wit and patience, The Castles of Burgundy sparks the imagination with its various animals, land, building and ship tiles, as well as the give and take between the two game boards. Intricate play details promote cause and effect, attention to detail, mathematical calculations and patience. Since the game is played over five rounds, players must develop a strategy and keep the game's objectives clear in their minds over a lengthy time period. Players compete against one another, but also against themselves, as they test strategies that could help them amass their assets more quickly than their opponents. Players Manage Assets and Sharpen Their Business Skills The Castles of Burgundy is for players who prefer games of strategy to those of luck. This is a game with historical perspective with the inspiring theme of France during medieval times. Players must be alert and ready to think clearly across two game boards, intricate details and multiple areas at once. What's In The Box? 164 six-sided tiles, 42 goods tiles, 20 Silverlings (game's currency), 30 worker tiles, 12 bonus tiles, 4 victory tiles, 8 playing pieces, 9 dice, 1 game board, 6 player boards, 1 set of instructions

From the Manufacturer

15th century princes from the Loire Valley devote their efforts to strategic trading and building in order to bring their estates prosperity and prominence throughout Burgundy. Two dice set the action options, but the players always make the final choices. Trading, livestock farming, city building or scientific research - many different paths lead to the prosperity and prominence of the players. The many ways to gain victory points in this building game require careful thought and extensive planning ahead. The different estates ensure that no two games are alike and that the game remains challenging for a long time.

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Contains small pieces that may be a choking hazard. Not intended for use with small children.


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Ravensburger The Castles of Burgundy Board Game

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The Hundred Years’ war is over and the Renaissance is looming. Conditions are perfect for the princes of the Loire Valley to propel their estates to prosperity and prominence. Through strategic trading and building, clever planning, and careful thought, players add settlements and castles, practice trade along the river, exploit silver mines, farm livestock, and more in this classic Stefan Feld Eurogame.

How to Play:

  1. Players take turns rolling two dice and choosing to move goods tiles from the game board to their player boards; from their player boards onto corresponding numbered and colored regions of their playing fields; to deliver goods in exchange for silverlings; or to take worker tiles.
  2. Play continues, with players completing additional actions and noting victory points for each tile placed.
  3. Five turns are taken per round, with additional victory points awarded for unused money and workers, undelivered goods, and percentage of settlement complete. The player with the most victory points after five rounds wins the game.

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    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    1,336 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of use, appearance, and strategy of the board game. They mention that it's not a complex game to understand, the gameplay mechanics are an excellent balance of randomness and strategy, and it really works well at all player counts. They are also satisfied with speed, and value. That said, opinions are mixed on quality and rules.

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    406 customers mention327 positive79 negative

    Customers like the ease of use of the board game. They mention that the game is not complex, it is an absolute blast, and the gameplay mechanics are an excellent balance of randomness and strategy. The game is fun at all player counts, and it is easy to teach. It is a thinky board game that requires attention to strategy and detail, but it is entertaining and a top-notch Euro game.

    "...the learning how to play CoB will take some time, the instruction book was very short! only 5 pages I think...." Read more

    "...They did a phenomenal job of placing game setup hints on the board such that you'll never need to reference the manual to do it...." Read more

    "...There's so many things to do and think about but it's not a complex game to understand, everything is laid out for you on the main board and the..." Read more

    "...all the reviewers that talk about the complexity of the rules, this game is complex, but that is exactly what makes it so much fun!..." Read more

    126 customers mention112 positive14 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the board game. They mention that it is great for all player counts, has clear rules, and very balanced play. They also appreciate the cute-looking design, and the fact that it works well with 3-4 players and even great with 2 players. The game is made by Stefan Feld, one of the best game designers working today. The wide array of playing boards and the ever changing offering of tiles make it a great choice for any game night.

    "...There are also 8 unique estate setups that can be chosen (or randomly passed out)...." Read more

    "...(such a cute-looking legacy game while most legacy games look so heavy and gloomy)..." Read more

    "...3.5/5Execution- The execution is fine, but not great. The player boards are nice and well constructed. The main board is well laid out...." Read more

    "...This game is made by Stefan Feld, one of the best game designers working today.. other great ones from him available through Amazon are Bora Bora..." Read more

    54 customers mention47 positive7 negative

    Customers generally like the strategy of the board game. They say it's a great mix of strategy, tactics, and mitigating bad luck. There are multiple strategies for winning, and it' a lot of fun to play. The game is well designed and has several different viable strategies for success. Overall, customers find the game to be highly strategic and fun to use.

    "...There's plenty of deep, rich strategy that makes this a "thinking man's" game...." Read more

    "...re-playability but I sure get lots of play out of it b/c of so many diff strategies!..." Read more

    "...The game is also a mix of strategy and randomness. Here's the really strange thing: it all "works!" The workers make the randomness work...." Read more

    "...It is great fun! There are so many different paths to victory that everyone has a chance of winning...." Read more

    36 customers mention36 positive0 negative

    Customers like the replayability of the board game. They say that the game can be played multiple times, as the gameplay would be different each time. The game has just enough randomness to make it replayable, and it allows for fun strategies of different maps to try, so it does not get repetitive quickly. The different combinations of moves make for great replayability, and the game is fun and replayable 2 person game.

    "...The replayability without growing stale is very good...." Read more

    "...with the dice rolling and you have an excellent game, that has ton of replayability, that has a level of depth that is a step above the excellent [..." Read more

    "...Very high replay value- the game has different strategies and ways to win...." Read more

    "...of playing boards and the ever changing offering of tiles, it is highly replayable...." Read more

    30 customers mention27 positive3 negative

    Customers like the speed of the game. They mention that it's easy to learn the rules and the game moves quickly. They also say that it is a great game for 2 players and that the time flies while they're playing. Customers also appreciate the dynamic game, which features a lot of moving parts and different strategies.

    "...Overall, we really like the game, and it is fairly fast with only 2 players. It's one that will certainly keep it's place in our game repertoire!" Read more

    "...It feels fast, though, because turns are short and plentiful." Read more

    "...Several different viable strategies for success- Relatively quick gameplay..." Read more

    "...There are a lot of moving parts and tons of different strategies you could use to win...." Read more

    18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the board game. They mention that it is worth the price, has cheap components, and is a great deal of fun for a good price. Some say that the game is not overly euro.

    "...element, but not enough to make it completely luck based - good price - expect games like this with this type of components to be $10 more..." Read more

    "...It is relatively compact and well-designed. And it is quite inexpensive. It does not take too much time to set up...." Read more

    "...on lightning deal not really sure of what to expect, but the price was good enough that i took a chance, Im very happy i did...." Read more

    "...Loads of fun for a great price. If only every game could be like this." Read more

    66 customers mention40 positive26 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the board game. Some mention that the parts are high quality and don't seem flimsy at all, while others say that they are floppy and cheap. The component quality is slightly annoying, with player boards made of a thin sheet of card. The theme is there, but it's not that amazingly strong.

    "...The quality of the game is solid...." Read more

    "...The player mats are somewhat flimsy.-..." Read more

    "...And I absolutely love the dice rolling mechanic in this game. It is so unique...." Read more

    "...The tokens are all thick cardboard punchouts and they don't seem flimsy at all...." Read more

    32 customers mention17 positive15 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the rules of the board game. Some mention that the rules are simple and easy to pick up, while others say that they are tight and restrictive. The game has many paths to victory and the rules can be daunting at first glance. However, once you start playing it's actually quite simple.

    "...The rules are tight, but they are not restricting...." Read more

    "...Some parts of the game the rules don't do a good job of addressing important issues like how turn order works with shipping and who goes where on..." Read more

    "...The rules are well written but will need to be referenced during play until you learn all the buildings...." Read more

    "...The pieces are hard to tell apart, the rules seem endless, and the strategy is unclear...." Read more

    The euro-game picture in the dictionary
    4 Stars
    The euro-game picture in the dictionary
    Castles of Burgundy is the euro-game picture in the dictionary. The theme and art won't be the reason you'll love it, but if you like any kind of strategy, once you play you'll be hooked. You will get a lot of points; everything you do will give you points or get you on the way to getting points. You'll be rolling dice to allow you to perform actions; placing tiles, shipping goods, and jockeying with all the other players for the best options on the shared board. Castles of Burgundy is a great example of how fantastic game mechanics can trump art style, no matter how boring the art is.PositivesIn Castles of Burgundy, even if your dice roll is not what you were hoping for, you will always have something to build, gain, or otherwise improve your score. There are options all over the board, and many of the options will allow you to "chain" moves together. It's a lot of fun to figure out a play that creates three or four further moves, or to land that perfect tile, ready to rack up the points in the next round.At first glance of the board, Burgundy seems to have an overwhelming amount of choices available each turn, but the dice roll restricts the amount of plays that can be made and streamlines each turn. After games of Catan, Agricola, or Dominion, where you always need resources to purchase what you need, it's refreshing to have the only requirement be to roll a certain number. You won't get the feeling that you're "never going to roll that five I need" like it often happens in Catan, since you can adjust the roll as you need to, and you're only rolling for a 1 through 6.There are a lot of interesting strategies to use; some players will take a route that gets a lot of up front points, whereas another might build a strategy that is rewarding more at the end of the game. Often in our games someone will be up by thirty or forty points, until a late push by someone else would close the gap right at the end. This is not a game where you will struggle for points; just about everything you do will create something. The trick is finding the moves that don't just get you some points, but get you a lot of points.NegativesThe game boards are small, and the tiles smaller and sometimes hard to read. The artwork is drab, though serviceable, and doesn't really tie to what some of the tiles do. The looks alone are probably a reason that those on the fence won't give it a chance. Once you get all the pieces out, the tiles don't easily shuffle without flipping over to the wrong side, and it takes some time to get all the pieces set on the board.Some of the "knowledge" tiles makes sense based on the icon graphics, but many do not. You'll play your first several games with the instruction book handy to look up what each of the tiles do. With four players, it can drag on a bit, especially with new players. We played a four player game with two new players and it took over 2 1/2 hours.Final ThoughtsThere are a lot of different ways to score points in Castles of Burgundy. However, sometimes it feels like the scores are tethered together and that everyone will land at about the same final score if they are the same skill level. Everyone will be picking up just about the same bonuses, albeit at different points of the game. In these games, sometimes a random knowledge tile picked up in the middle of the game can sometimes swing the balance. Many times, all players will have wildly different scores throughout the game, when right near the end they'll somehow end up with similar scores. An experienced player will nearly always beat a newbie, but it's generally always close when two players of similar skill level square off.Once you get a few rounds in you'll start to appreciate the gameplay design. Everything does give you points, but there is definitely a strategy in figuring out the most efficient way to get points, or what type of points to go for at which stage of the game, keeping everyone else's gameboard in mind to deny them the tiles they are looking for. This elegant design is what makes Castles of Burgundy currently one of our favorite mid-weight games.Note: full review of this game, including gameplay descriptions, bad puns, and a lot more pictures available at playbegins.com
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