# The Castles of Burgundy: The Dice Game

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #1659
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 15-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.89 / 5
- **Designers**: Christoph Toussaint, Stefan Feld
- **Artists**: Harald Lieske, Julien Delval
- **Publishers**: alea, Ravensburger AG
- **Categories**: City Building, Dice, Economic, Medieval, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Bingo, Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Paper-and-Pencil, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
Perfect for those who love the original but need something fast; all the strategic essence is here.Quick and dynamic gameplayEasy to transport and set upLuck mitigated by rewardsSatisfying sense of progressionModerate reliance on luckSheets are consumableRECOMMENDED

## Description
Ever wanted the strategic depth of Castles of Burgundy without spending three hours setting up the board and reading the rulebook? The Castles of Burgundy: The Dice Game brings the essence of fiefdom expansion into a snappy 'roll and write' format. You take on the role of a sovereign aiming to dominate the region through trade and construction, but this time, everything happens on paper.

The gameplay loop is simple yet addictive: one player rolls the dice (two number dice and two color dice), and everyone simultaneously picks the best combination to fill a space on their individual player board. The catch is that you can't just build anywhere; every new hexagon must be adjacent to one you've already filled, starting from your castle. Each terrain type requires specific numbers, making strategic planning essential to avoid getting stuck.

By completing colored regions, you earn rewards that help you manipulate luck: workers and monks to tweak dice results, silver coins for extra actions, or goods that translate into precious points at the end. The game's pace is set by a timer die, which tracks the passage of phases until the time runs out. Players who are the first and second to complete all hexagons of a specific color also get bonus points, adding a layer of competitive urgency. It's the perfect blend of strategy and luck, condensed into a quick session that retains the original's depth without the setup hassle. If you love optimizing every move and seeing your map fill up, this game is right up your alley.

## FAQ
### Do I need the original game to play this?
Nope! This is a standalone game. You don't need anything from the original to enjoy it.

### How long does a game take?
It's quite fast, usually between 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the player count.

### Is it hard to learn?
Not at all, the weight is low (around 1.9). The rules are intuitive, especially for fans of the series, but anyone can pick it up quickly.

### How many people can play?
From 1 to 5 players. It actually works great as a solo challenge.

### What's in the box?
You'll find the dice (including the timer die), the paper sheets for marking, and the rulebook.

### Is it purely luck-based?
While it uses dice, you earn resources (monks and workers) that let you manipulate results, so strategy is key.

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