The Castles of Burgundy vs Codenames

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
Codenames

Codenames

⭐ 7.6# 145💰 $20👤 2-8

Codenames is a word-based party game where two teams compete to contact their agents first. Each round, a spymaster gives a one-word clue that can point to multiple words on the board. Their teammates must guess the correct words while avoiding the opposing team's agents and the assassin. Simple to learn but endlessly replayable.

Card GameDeductionParty GameSpy/Secret Agent

Specification Comparison

SpecThe Castles of BurgundyCodenames
BGG Rank10 ✓145
Rating8.2 ✓7.6
Year Published2011 ✓2015
Price3520 ✓
Min Players22
Max Players48 ✓
Play Time (min)9015 ✓
Min Age1210 ✓
Complexity (1-5)3.02 ✓1.29

The Castles of Burgundy wins in 4 categories, Codenames wins in 4 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)

Codenames — Time Estimates

2-Player Game15 min
Quick session with a smaller group
8-Player Game15 min
Full table experience
Learning Session45 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

Codenames

Categories
Card GameDeductionParty GameSpy/Secret AgentWord Game
Mechanics
Communication LimitsDeductionMemoryTeam-Based Game

Rating Comparison

The Castles of Burgundy8.2
Codenames7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, The Castles of Burgundy or Codenames?
The Castles of Burgundy has a rating of 8.2, while Codenames has 7.6. The Castles of Burgundy is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, The Castles of Burgundy or Codenames?
The Castles of Burgundy costs approximately $35 and Codenames costs approximately $20. Codenames is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, The Castles of Burgundy or Codenames?
The Castles of Burgundy supports 2-4 players and Codenames supports 2-8 players. Codenames supports more players.
Is The Castles of Burgundy or Codenames more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, The Castles of Burgundy has a complexity weight of 3.02 and Codenames has 1.29. The Castles of Burgundy is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, The Castles of Burgundy or Codenames?
The Castles of Burgundy takes about 90 minutes to play, while Codenames takes about 15 minutes. Codenames is the quicker game.

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