The Castles of Burgundy: 2nd Expansion – New Hex Tiles

The second expansion for The Castles of Burgundy, unveiled at the 2012 Spiel Fair, adds four fresh hex tiles that blend into the original black and yellow tile pools. Each tile introduces a unique ability that widens strategic options while preserving the core feel of the game. The Park hex can act as any building: sell it like a warehouse or treat it as a bank to collect two silverlings. At game end it may also count as any single building for the appropriate knowledge tiles. The Goats hex counts as any animal; when placed it grants two extra Victory Points regardless of the animal type you assign, and it adds an extra animal type for the final scoring tile. The Sequential Order yellow tile ensures its owner always sits at the top of the sequential order line, even if another player's token would normally be ahead. The Worker tile lets you purchase worker tiles from the general supply at any time for just one silverling per two tiles. These additions increase placement variety and give more flexibility in resource management. Because the expansion requires the base game, it’s perfect for players who already know The Castles of Burgundy and want extra ways to fine‑tune their estates, trade, and constructions. Playtime stays around 90 minutes for 2‑4 players, and the weight remains light‑medium (about 2.8/5). In short, four tiles that add strategic nuance without slowing down the well‑balanced flow of the original.