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Our Verdict
If you're a fan of The Castles of Burgundy and want to play solo, this expansion is a gem! It cleverly adapts the base game for a challenging and rewarding solo experience.
Highlights
- Faithful solo adaptation
- New solo strategies
- Unique black tiles
- Dynamic scoring goal
Keep in mind
- Requires base game
- Specific solo rules
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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The tenth expansion for The Castles of Burgundy arrives with a special gift: the ability to play solo! This mini-expansion, originally a promotional item from the 2018 Brettspiel Adventskalender, introduces a double-sided board for you to venture into Burgundian lands without needing company. The core rules of the base game still apply, but with some adaptations designed for solo play. You start with some extra resources and an initial castle, and the scoring gains a different twist: upon reaching the point goal, you reset it and advance the marker to a new target, earning bonus points each time. Dice actions follow the usual pattern but with new features. For instance, when placing a ship, you can collect all goods from a depot and also have the option to trade 5 goods for a special tile from the black depot. These black tiles can be placed on any space on your board, helping to complete regions, but without activating their specific effects. Scoring for completing regions also changes: instead of points, you gain a tile from the black depot to place on the board. The ultimate goal is to fill your entire estate with 37 tiles within 25 rounds. It's a great addition for those who love The Castles of Burgundy and want to enjoy the game at their own pace, testing strategies and honing skills.
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Publisher
alea, Frosted Games, Ravensburger AG
Designer
Matthias Nagy, Stefan Feld
Artist
Harald Lieske, Julien Delval
Do I need the base game The Castles of Burgundy to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion, so you need to own the base game The Castles of Burgundy to play.
How many players does this expansion support?
It's exclusively focused on 1-player mode, adding an official solo mode to the game.
What's the average playtime for a solo game?
Games typically last between 30 and 90 minutes, depending on your familiarity with the rules and your playing speed.
Does the expansion add many new components?
No, it's a mini-expansion. It includes a double-sided board and some specific rules for solo play, without adding a large number of pieces.
Do the base game rules change significantly?
The core mechanics remain the same, but there are important adaptations in the rules, especially regarding scoring and certain dice and tile actions.
Is this a good expansion for someone new to The Castles of Burgundy?
If you already know the base game, yes. It offers an interesting solo challenge. For complete beginners, it's best to master the base game first.