The Castles of Burgundy 2011
Designed by Stefan Feld
What it is
A medium-weight animals, dice, medieval game for 2-4 players (~30 min), built around delayed purchase, dice rolling, end game bonuses.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #17 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
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How to play The Castles of Burgundy
The Castles of Burgundy is a medium-weight game (rated 3.0 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's an Animals, Dice and Medieval game where the core of play revolves around Delayed Purchase, Dice Rolling and End Game Bonuses. A medium-weight animals, dice, medieval game for 2-4 players (~30 min), built around delayed purchase, dice rolling, end game bonuses. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #17 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about The Castles of Burgundy
How many players is The Castles of Burgundy?
The Castles of Burgundy plays with 2–4 players.
Does The Castles of Burgundy work with 2 players?
Yes — The Castles of Burgundy plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does The Castles of Burgundy take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is The Castles of Burgundy hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.0 out of 5 — medium weight. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is The Castles of Burgundy for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
What kind of game is The Castles of Burgundy?
The Castles of Burgundy is an Animals, Dice, Medieval game, built on Delayed Purchase, Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses.
Where to buy The Castles of Burgundy
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