The Castles of Burgundy vs Everdell

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
Everdell

Everdell

⭐ 8# 30💰 $55👤 1-4

Everdell is a worker placement and tableau-building game set in a whimsical forest world. Players lead a group of critters to build a city by gathering resources, constructing buildings, and welcoming new residents. The game features a dynamic worker placement system where the number of workers available increases over time.

AnimalsCard GameFantasyTerritory Building

Specification Comparison

SpecThe Castles of BurgundyEverdell
BGG Rank10 ✓30
Rating8.2 ✓8
Year Published2011 ✓2018
Price35 ✓55
Min Players21 ✓
Max Players44
Play Time (min)9080 ✓
Min Age1210 ✓
Complexity (1-5)3.02 ✓2.86

The Castles of Burgundy wins in 5 categories, Everdell 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)

Everdell — Time Estimates

1-Player Game40 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game80 min
Full table experience
Learning Session90 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

Everdell

Categories
AnimalsCard GameFantasyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action PointsCard DraftingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionTableau BuildingWorker Placement

Rating Comparison

The Castles of Burgundy8.2
Everdell8

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, The Castles of Burgundy or Everdell?
The Castles of Burgundy has a rating of 8.2, while Everdell has 8. The Castles of Burgundy is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, The Castles of Burgundy or Everdell?
The Castles of Burgundy costs approximately $35 and Everdell costs approximately $55. The Castles of Burgundy is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, The Castles of Burgundy or Everdell?
The Castles of Burgundy supports 2-4 players and Everdell supports 1-4 players. Everdell supports more players.
Is The Castles of Burgundy or Everdell more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, The Castles of Burgundy has a complexity weight of 3.02 and Everdell has 2.86. The Castles of Burgundy is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, The Castles of Burgundy or Everdell?
The Castles of Burgundy takes about 90 minutes to play, while Everdell takes about 80 minutes. Everdell is the quicker game.

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