The Castles of Burgundy

Step into the shoes of a medieval aristocrat in The Castles of Burgundy, where you’ll expand your princedom by claiming settlement tiles and transforming them into castles, farms, and trade hubs. Each player board represents your growing territory, split into regions that demand specific tile types—place them smartly, and every piece becomes a power boost, from opening new roads to harvesting silver.

The action unfolds across five phases, each with fresh tiles and goods to claim. Roll dice to determine turn order and where goods tiles appear on the board. Every round, choose two actions: grab a tile for your staging area, lock it into your princedom, deliver goods matching your dice rolls, or grab worker tokens to tweak future rolls. Need flexibility? Buy extra tiles to keep your plans on track.

Victory points come from clever efficiency—unused money, workers, and goods all count, plus bonus points from tiles that reward clever placement. The game ends after five phases, and the princedom with the most points claims Burgundy’s crown. With simple rules for newcomers and deep strategies for pros, this is a tile-laying classic that rewards foresight and adaptability.