# The Castles of Burgundy: 2nd Expansion – New Hex Tiles ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2012 - **BGG Rating**: 7.6 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2) - **Duration**: 90 min - **Weight**: 2.78 / 5 - **Designers**: Stefan Feld - **Artists**: Harald Lieske, Julien Delval - **Publishers**: alea, Ravensburger AG - **Categories**: Dice, Expansion for Base-game, Medieval, Territory Building - **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Tile Placement ## Verdict If you already love The Castles of Burgundy, these four new hexes will give you extra strategic freedom.More strategic optionsScoring flexibilitySeamless base‑game integrationRequires base gameLimited impact per turnRECOMMENDED ## Description 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. ## How to Play Game Objective Refer to the manual for details on this section. Preparation (Setup) To set up the game, the new hex tiles from the 2nd Expansion must be shuffled and added to the corresponding stacks of black tiles and yellow tiles. Gameplay Flow Refer to the manual for details on this section. Actions and How to Play The "New Hex Tiles" expansion introduces new hex tiles with special abilities: Turn Order (Yellow): When placing this yellow tile in your domain, the player always becomes first in the turn order with their marker. This advantage applies in both active and passive situations, even if another marker would normally be placed on top. Worker Pawns (Yellow): With this yellow tile in your domain, the player can buy worker tokens at any time. The cost is 1 silver to acquire 2 worker tokens from the general supply. Park (Building/Beige): When placing the Park in your domain, it can function as any type of building. For example, it can be used as a Warehouse to sell goods, or as a Bank to earn 2 silver. Goats (Animal/Light Green): When placing Goats in your pasture, they count as any type of animal (e.g., pigs). If more animal tokens are added later to that same pasture, the Goats are always worth an additional +2 victory points, even if they are now representing another type of animal. End of Game and Scoring At the end of the game, the following scoring rules and interaction with technology tokens and knowledge apply: The Park can also be considered any building for the purpose of technology tokens (16 to 23), even if it is different from the type you chose during the game. The Goats also count as an additional type of animal for the purpose of knowledge token #24. Refer to the manual for details on other end-game conditions and scoring. Tips for Winning Consider using the yellow Turn Order tile to secure the first position in the turn order, which can be crucial for grabbing desired hex tiles before other players. The yellow Worker Pawns tile offers flexibility to acquire worker tokens at any time, which can be useful for activating powerful actions or completing constructions unexpectedly. The Park is a versatile building tile that can be adapted to your needs, whether to sell goods or generate silver. Remember that at the end of the game it can be considered any type of building for technology tokens, which can optimize your score. The Goats are a type of animal that offers flexibility and victory point bonuses. They count as any animal and give +2 additional victory points if more animals are added to the same pasture. Additionally, they count as an additional type of animal for knowledge token #24 at the end of the game, which can be an extra source of points. ## FAQ ### How many players can use the expansion? 2 to 4 players, provided they own the base game. ### What is the typical playtime with the expansion? Playtime stays around 90 minutes on average. ### Do I need advanced knowledge to use the new hexes? No, the rules are straightforward and fit into the existing mechanics of the base game. ### Do the new tiles replace any original ones? No, they are shuffled into the original pool, increasing variety without removing existing tiles. ### What is the complexity weight of the expansion? It keeps the light‑medium weight of the base game, about 2.8 out of 5. ### Can I buy the expansion separately? Yes, it’s sold as a standalone supplement but requires the base game to play. ### Are the components of good quality? Yes, they match Alea’s production standards, with high‑quality tiles and consistent artwork. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 7.73 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=2084623&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/6732/the-castles-of-burgundy-the-2nd-expansion?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com