Ravensburger Castles of Burgundy Board Game | Engaging Strategy Game for Ages 12 & Up | Ideal for Family Game Night | 20th Anniversary Alea Edition | Rule The Realm Experience with Model:26925
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Description
Cardboard ENGAGING GAMEPLAY: Dive into a world of strategy and planning with the Castles of Burgundy game. Trade, build, and rule your realm with every move COMPONENTS INCLUDED: Game includes 164 six-sided tiles, 42 goods tiles, 20 silverlings (game currency), 30 worker tiles, 12 bonus tiles, 4 victory tiles, 8 playing pieces, 9 dice, 1 game board, 16 player boards FOR 2-4 PLAYERS: An inclusive and communal experience, this board game is suitable for 1-4 players. Ideal for game night with family or friends AGE RECOMMENDATION: Recommended for ages 12 years and up, making it a classic game that can be enjoyed by teenagers and adults alike PLAYTIME AND SKILL LEVEL: Offers 30-90 minutes of immersive gameplay. This intermediate level game encourages strategic thinking and planning See more product details
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Product information Item details Brand Name Ravensburger Genre Strategy, board games, games Number of Players 1-4 Edition 20th Anniversary Edition Sub Brand ALEA Customer Package Type Standard Packaging Language Spanish Unit Count 1.0 Count Estimated Playing Time 115 Minutes Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) 1188 Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) 144.0 Included Components 1 game board, 164 hex tiles, 42 goods tiles, 20 Silverlings, 30 worker tiles, 12 bonus tiles, 4 victory tiles, 8 playing pieces, 9 dice, 6 player boards, and instructions. Model Number 26925 9 Manufacturer Part Number 26925 9 Set Name Castles of Burgundy Manufacturer Warranty Description No Warranty Manufacturer Ravensburger Minimum Age Recomendation 144 Global Trade Identification Number 04005556269259 Item Type Name board game Age Range Description 12 Years + Best Sellers Rank #23,679 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #543 in Board Games (Toys & Games) #588 in Jigsaw Puzzles ASIN B07R5ZH6FQ Customer Reviews 4.8 out of 5 stars Warranty & Support Feedback Features & Specs Number of Players 1-4 Are Batteries Required No Is Assembly Required No Game Mechanics area control, strategy Additional Features Immersive Theme and Multiple Paths to Victory Indoor Outdoor Usage Indoor Educational Objective Promoting critical thinking and strategic planning Operation Mode Manual Power Source manual Measurements Item Dimensions L x W 12.2"L x 8.7"W Item Weight 974 Grams Unit Count 1.0 Count Number of Items 1 Size One Size Item Dimensions 12.25 x 8.75 x 2.75 inches Style Theme Strategy Color Multicolore Subject Character Ravensburger User guide CPSIA Cautionary Statement Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable Is Assembly Required No Rulebook Availability Printed Included Additional details Material Type Plastic
Customer reviews
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An amazing game!!
If you're reading this review to decide whether to get them game, yes, definitely do it. Its a classic for a reason. The premise seems super cringe (another European noble game?), but it doesnt matter. The gameplay is super fun, and its a perfect balance for a medium-lite heavy weight game. The restricted game play makes comboing up extra tile drafting or placement feel super satisfying. Also scoring is always a bit of a mystery until the end because of all the opportunities for end game points, so its always super competitive right up til the end even if it may seem like someone has a sizeable lead. Such a good blend of strategy and luck, plus the mechanics are fairly easy to pickup and the guides make it easy for folks like me who have terrible memories to keep track of what all the tiles do. We also recommend getting an organizer or custom insert for this game since it has many components. We have the Tower Rex one. We LOVE how it keeps everything, including all the expansion pieces,separate so setup is a snap. As for the quality from the seller, our copy did have a knick on the side seam of the box where it was likely cut with a box cutter after shipping. Other places usually sell this kind of copy as a dent and ding, even though the cut was small. Amazon did do a price adjustment for us to reflect that it was not in perfect condition (the cut will compromise the integrity of the box over the long term, but i can deal with taping it as that happens) which is enough for me to be satisfied. If we had wanted to return it for a refund, we were given that option, too. So if you NEED to have a pristine copy of a new game, know that they will take care of you if it isnt in mint condition when you receive it.
If you're reading this review to decide whether to get them game, yes, definitely do it. Its a classic for a reason. The premise seems super cringe (another European noble game?), but it doesnt matter. The gameplay is super fun, and its a perfect balance for a medium-lite heavy weight game. The restricted game play makes comboing up extra tile drafting or placement feel super satisfying. Also scoring is always a bit of a mystery until the end because of all the opportunities for end game points, so its always super competitive right up til the end even if it may seem like someone has a sizeable lead. Such a good blend of strategy and luck, plus the mechanics are fairly easy to pickup and the guides make it easy for folks like me who have terrible memories to keep track of what all the tiles do. We also recommend getting an organizer or custom insert for this game since it has many components. We have the Tower Rex one. We LOVE how it keeps everything, including all the expansion pieces,separate so setup is a snap. As for the quality from the seller, our copy did have a knick on the side seam of the box where it was likely cut with a box cutter after shipping. Other places usually sell this kind of copy as a dent and ding, even though the cut was small. Amazon did do a price adjustment for us to reflect that it was not in perfect condition (the cut will compromise the integrity of the box over the long term, but i can deal with taping it as that happens) which is enough for me to be satisfied. If we had wanted to return it for a refund, we were given that option, too. So if you NEED to have a pristine copy of a new game, know that they will take care of you if it isnt in mint condition when you receive it.
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Excellent game, you will LOVE it!!
We have always played a lot of games over the years, and have continued to play more games over the past 3-4 year (even more with covid) and we knew we wanted to play the castles of burgundy. I had it in my cart for about 7 months, but saw one day that the price was reduced from $50 to $30 and I pulled the trigger. Let me explain each point: 1.) the anniversary edition has all expansions that were released for the game. 2.) the anniversary edition has new duchies and a new main board along with supplemental reference boards for new players. 3.) gameplay is excellent, you use 2 dice (which can be manipulated with workers to adjust die number and ask some special tiles can adjust number) to be able to take actions on on specific places. The die number dictates which area you can pick up tiles and in turn which areas of your duchy you can play a tile that you have previously collected from the board. This is a great metric. Each building played has some one time ability (gain workers, gain victory points, gain or play a tile, gain money, sell goods). Ships played allow you to collect goods from the depot (goods are deposited into each depot randomly by the first player rolling a white dice and putting the round’s good into the depot. The game ends after 5 phases. Each phase is 5 rounds (one round is one roll of the dice. You get points by completing areas (covering the duchy colored area completely), and you get more bonus points the earlier in the game that you complete them. The game is rated #15 on Board game geek and it is a 10 year old game. I highly recommend this game to anyone. It is a medium weight euro style game with action selection and basically tile drafting.
We have always played a lot of games over the years, and have continued to play more games over the past 3-4 year (even more with covid) and we knew we wanted to play the castles of burgundy. I had it in my cart for about 7 months, but saw one day that the price was reduced from $50 to $30 and I pulled the trigger. Let me explain each point: 1.) the anniversary edition has all expansions that were released for the game. 2.) the anniversary edition has new duchies and a new main board along with supplemental reference boards for new players. 3.) gameplay is excellent, you use 2 dice (which can be manipulated with workers to adjust die number and ask some special tiles can adjust number) to be able to take actions on on specific places. The die number dictates which area you can pick up tiles and in turn which areas of your duchy you can play a tile that you have previously collected from the board. This is a great metric. Each building played has some one time ability (gain workers, gain victory points, gain or play a tile, gain money, sell goods). Ships played allow you to collect goods from the depot (goods are deposited into each depot randomly by the first player rolling a white dice and putting the round’s good into the depot. The game ends after 5 phases. Each phase is 5 rounds (one round is one roll of the dice. You get points by completing areas (covering the duchy colored area completely), and you get more bonus points the earlier in the game that you complete them. The game is rated #15 on Board game geek and it is a 10 year old game. I highly recommend this game to anyone. It is a medium weight euro style game with action selection and basically tile drafting.
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Consistently fun and satisfying. Rightfully one of the best games of all time
🎲 The Castles of Burgundy (2019) 🤓 Stefan Feld 🏭 alea. 📝Spark Notes: ⚡️Kingdom building in 15th century France ⚡️Tile placing, dice manipulation ⚡️Mine silver, sell cargo ⚡️Expand territories, create combos. 💼Brief Review: 🟢High replay-ability 🟢Exciting combinations 🟢Incredibly well-designed 🟢Simple yet solid mechanics 🟢Player-mat provides clear direction 🟢Good variety of options and strategy 🟢Workers can mitigate unwanted dice rolls 🟡The theme and art don’t feel special 🔴Iconography is tiny and requires frequent referencing. 📝Description: Players export goods and construct farms, mines, villages, and castles to expand their kingdoms. Each turn dice are rolled and players draft or place tiles with restrictions based on their roll results. Points are scored for completing territories, selling goods, tile abilities, and leftover resources.. 🎬Final Take: There’s a reason Castles of Burgundy continues to show up in “best games of all time” lists over the last 10 years—it’s such a fun and well-designed experience. Despite the randomness of dice, there’s enough options that allow you to take control and make meaningful decisions. A "bad roll" rarely exists, as there's always something productive you can do with each die value. Tile-placing games typically don’t excite me, but the variety and strategy available makes this one an exciting and rewarding experience, and it's become one of my favorite games. The alea 20th anniversary edition offers a more colorful aesthetic and loads of expansions, including solo and team play, and I strongly recommend this edition over the classic. If you like strategic puzzle-like games you may love Castles of Burgundy.
🎲 The Castles of Burgundy (2019) 🤓 Stefan Feld 🏭 alea. 📝Spark Notes: ⚡️Kingdom building in 15th century France ⚡️Tile placing, dice manipulation ⚡️Mine silver, sell cargo ⚡️Expand territories, create combos. 💼Brief Review: 🟢High replay-ability 🟢Exciting combinations 🟢Incredibly well-designed 🟢Simple yet solid mechanics 🟢Player-mat provides clear direction 🟢Good variety of options and strategy 🟢Workers can mitigate unwanted dice rolls 🟡The theme and art don’t feel special 🔴Iconography is tiny and requires frequent referencing. 📝Description: Players export goods and construct farms, mines, villages, and castles to expand their kingdoms. Each turn dice are rolled and players draft or place tiles with restrictions based on their roll results. Points are scored for completing territories, selling goods, tile abilities, and leftover resources.. 🎬Final Take: There’s a reason Castles of Burgundy continues to show up in “best games of all time” lists over the last 10 years—it’s such a fun and well-designed experience. Despite the randomness of dice, there’s enough options that allow you to take control and make meaningful decisions. A "bad roll" rarely exists, as there's always something productive you can do with each die value. Tile-placing games typically don’t excite me, but the variety and strategy available makes this one an exciting and rewarding experience, and it's become one of my favorite games. The alea 20th anniversary edition offers a more colorful aesthetic and loads of expansions, including solo and team play, and I strongly recommend this edition over the classic. If you like strategic puzzle-like games you may love Castles of Burgundy.
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Fun, exciting and very workable copy!
My partner and I decided to finally buy a copy after playing CoB so many times on Board Game Arena. Was a little worried at first after seeing the 1 - 3 star reviews from some people who already got their copy. I was pleasantly surprised to see the copy that arrived to be pristine and complete! The amazon box was well packed to prevent the CoB box from getting dented or damaged. All the components were complete and are of good quality. Sure there are some missprints here and there but overall very usable! You wont ever notice the missprints anyway when youre thinking about your next move. I saw a previous review where the back of the tiles had the circle design but noticed they werent on the copy we had. Not sure if the manufacurer decided to cut it out of production due to alignment issues or what but that makes it all the better for my partner and I. Post pandemic copies of the game seem to be better built and sorted out compared to the ones purchased from 2019 - 2022. So if youre thinking about buying a copy then I highly recommend this one. Note: My partner's cousin owns the special edition and though its leaps better than the 20th anniversary version, its just a bit too heavy and unweildy to bring around. This copy will be used when we meet up with friends and play in cafes or similar use cases. 10/10 would buy again
My partner and I decided to finally buy a copy after playing CoB so many times on Board Game Arena. Was a little worried at first after seeing the 1 - 3 star reviews from some people who already got their copy. I was pleasantly surprised to see the copy that arrived to be pristine and complete! The amazon box was well packed to prevent the CoB box from getting dented or damaged. All the components were complete and are of good quality. Sure there are some missprints here and there but overall very usable! You wont ever notice the missprints anyway when youre thinking about your next move. I saw a previous review where the back of the tiles had the circle design but noticed they werent on the copy we had. Not sure if the manufacurer decided to cut it out of production due to alignment issues or what but that makes it all the better for my partner and I. Post pandemic copies of the game seem to be better built and sorted out compared to the ones purchased from 2019 - 2022. So if youre thinking about buying a copy then I highly recommend this one. Note: My partner's cousin owns the special edition and though its leaps better than the 20th anniversary version, its just a bit too heavy and unweildy to bring around. This copy will be used when we meet up with friends and play in cafes or similar use cases. 10/10 would buy again
