The Castles of Burgundy vs Agricola

Side by side comparison of two top board games

The Castles of Burgundy

The Castles of Burgundy

⭐ 8.2# 10💰 $35👤 2-4

The Castles of Burgundy is a tile-based strategy game set in medieval France. Players take on the roles of princes and princesses building their own estates by acquiring and placing tiles representing different types of buildings, farms, and waterways. The game is known for its deep strategy using dice as action points.

EconomicMedievalTerritory Building
Agricola

Agricola

⭐ 8# 24💰 $55👤 1-4

Agricola is a farming strategy game where players manage their own family farms. Workers gather resources, build fences, plant crops, and raise animals through 14 rounds. The game is known for its tight resource economy and the constant pressure to feed your family. With many cards for variety, each game offers unique strategic paths.

EconomicFarming

Specification Comparison

SpecThe Castles of BurgundyAgricola
BGG Rank10 ✓24
Rating8.2 ✓8
Year Published20112007 ✓
Price35 ✓55
Min Players21 ✓
Max Players44
Play Time (min)90 ✓120
Min Age1212
Complexity (1-5)3.023.63 ✓

The Castles of Burgundy wins in 4 categories, Agricola wins in 3 categories.

The Castles of Burgundy — Time Estimates

2-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game90 min
Full table experience
Learning Session105 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Agricola — Time Estimates

1-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game150 min
Full table experience
Learning Session120 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)

Category & Mechanic Comparison

The Castles of Burgundy

Categories
EconomicMedievalTerritory Building
Mechanics
Dice RollingDice as Action PointsHexagon GridIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionTile Placement

Agricola

Categories
EconomicFarming
Mechanics
Action DraftingCard DraftingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionTurn Order: Claim ActionWorker Placement

Rating Comparison

The Castles of Burgundy8.2
Agricola8

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, The Castles of Burgundy or Agricola?
The Castles of Burgundy has a rating of 8.2, while Agricola has 8. The Castles of Burgundy is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, The Castles of Burgundy or Agricola?
The Castles of Burgundy costs approximately $35 and Agricola costs approximately $55. The Castles of Burgundy is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, The Castles of Burgundy or Agricola?
The Castles of Burgundy supports 2-4 players and Agricola supports 1-4 players. Agricola supports more players.
Is The Castles of Burgundy or Agricola more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, The Castles of Burgundy has a complexity weight of 3.02 and Agricola has 3.63. Agricola is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, The Castles of Burgundy or Agricola?
The Castles of Burgundy takes about 90 minutes to play, while Agricola takes about 120 minutes. The Castles of Burgundy is the quicker game.

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