The Castles of Burgundy vs Dominion

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
Dominion

Dominion

⭐ 7.6# 102💰 $40👤 2-4

Dominion is the game that created the deck-building genre. Players start with a small deck of cards and use them to buy more powerful cards, gradually building an efficient engine. Each game uses a different set of 10 kingdom cards from the available pool, creating nearly infinite variety. The goal is to have the most victory points when the game ends.

Card GameMedieval

Specification Comparison

SpecThe Castles of BurgundyDominion
BGG Rank10 ✓102
Rating8.2 ✓7.6
Year Published20112008 ✓
Price35 ✓40
Min Players22
Max Players44
Play Time (min)9030 ✓
Min Age12 ✓13
Complexity (1-5)3.02 ✓2.35

The Castles of Burgundy wins in 5 categories, Dominion wins in 2 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)

Dominion — Time Estimates

2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game30 min
Full table experience
Learning Session60 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

Dominion

Categories
Card GameMedieval
Mechanics
Deck ConstructionDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingHand ManagementOpen Drafting

Rating Comparison

The Castles of Burgundy8.2
Dominion7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, The Castles of Burgundy or Dominion?
The Castles of Burgundy has a rating of 8.2, while Dominion has 7.6. The Castles of Burgundy is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, The Castles of Burgundy or Dominion?
The Castles of Burgundy costs approximately $35 and Dominion costs approximately $40. The Castles of Burgundy is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, The Castles of Burgundy or Dominion?
The Castles of Burgundy supports 2-4 players and Dominion supports 2-4 players. Dominion supports more players.
Is The Castles of Burgundy or Dominion more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, The Castles of Burgundy has a complexity weight of 3.02 and Dominion has 2.35. The Castles of Burgundy is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, The Castles of Burgundy or Dominion?
The Castles of Burgundy takes about 90 minutes to play, while Dominion takes about 30 minutes. Dominion is the quicker game.

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