The Castles of Burgundy: 1st Expansion – New Player Boards

Hey there, Castles of Burgundy fans! We've got a little something to spice up your games: the first expansion, which actually consists of new player boards straight from Spielbox magazine. These are four double-sided boards, numbered 10a through 10h, ready to refresh your experience.

The main twist here is a subtle but strategically impactful change to the tile placement rule. Previously, you just needed to place a new tile adjacent to something already in your domain. Now, in addition to that, the new tile must be connected, directly or indirectly, to a castle. Think of it as if everything in your principality needs a royal connection, either by proximity or by belonging to the same 'family' (color) of tiles. This rule doesn't apply to new castles, which can still be placed as usual. Oh, and if you miss out on a castle you wanted, there's a way to get it back! By spending 5 victory points and using both dice actions, you can retrieve a castle that was previously set aside. It's an expansion that adds an extra layer of challenge without overcomplicating things, perfect for those who have already mastered the base game and want to test new tactics. Get your dice and your plans ready, because Burgundy just got more interesting!