The Castles of Burgundy: 4th Expansion – Monastery Boards

The 4th expansion for The Castles of Burgundy adds four new double‑sided boards (13a‑13h) featuring monasteries printed beside the main play area. The new rules slot neatly onto the base game's core mechanics—dice rolling, open drafting, and tile placement—while adding a fresh layer of territory‑building strategy. Whenever a player creates a straight line of five connected tiles linking two monasteries, they earn 5 victory points. Completing all three monastery connections grants a final bonus: the first player to finish all three receives 5, 6, or 7 points depending on a 2‑, 3‑, or 4‑player game; the second player gets 2‑4 points. This means a single player can score up to 22 extra points from the expansion alone. Playtime stays around 30 minutes and the complexity remains low (BGG weight 2.9), making it perfect for fans of the base game who want a bit more depth without added hassle. Components match Alea's usual quality, with sturdy cardboard boards and familiar wooden pieces. In short, it’s a tidy upgrade that sharpens placement strategy and gives extra incentive to chase monastery routes, all while preserving the smooth flow of the original.