- FUN PLAY EXPERIENCE – In The Castles of Burdy, 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..
Product Description
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The Castles of Burdy 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 Burdy 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 Burdy 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 nents. Players Manage
Assets and Sharpen Their Business Skills The Castles of Burdy
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
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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 Burdy. 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.