The Castles of Burgundy vs King of Tokyo
Side by side comparison of two top board games
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
King of Tokyo
⭐ 7.1# 533💰 $30👤 2-6
King of Tokyo is a fast-paced dice game where players take on the roles of giant monsters competing to become the King of Tokyo. Roll dice to attack, heal, or earn victory points. The last monster standing - or the first to score 20 victory points - wins. Easy to learn and always exciting.
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Specification Comparison
| Spec | The Castles of Burgundy | King of Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 10 ✓ | 533 |
| Rating | 8.2 ✓ | 7.1 |
| Year Published | 2011 | 2011 |
| Price | 35 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 6 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 90 | 30 ✓ |
| Min Age | 12 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.02 ✓ | 1.56 |
The Castles of Burgundy wins in 3 categories, King of Tokyo 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)
King of Tokyo — Time Estimates
2-Player Game30 min
Quick session with a smaller group
6-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
King of Tokyo
Categories
DiceFantasyFightingScience Fiction
Mechanics
Dice RollingHot PotatoIncomeKill StealOpen DraftingPush Your LuckRe-rolling and LockingVariable Player Powers
Rating Comparison
The Castles of Burgundy8.2
King of Tokyo7.1
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, The Castles of Burgundy or King of Tokyo?
The Castles of Burgundy has a rating of 8.2, while King of Tokyo has 7.1. The Castles of Burgundy is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, The Castles of Burgundy or King of Tokyo?
The Castles of Burgundy costs approximately $35 and King of Tokyo costs approximately $30. King of Tokyo is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, The Castles of Burgundy or King of Tokyo?
The Castles of Burgundy supports 2-4 players and King of Tokyo supports 2-6 players. King of Tokyo supports more players.
Is The Castles of Burgundy or King of Tokyo more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, The Castles of Burgundy has a complexity weight of 3.02 and King of Tokyo has 1.56. The Castles of Burgundy is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, The Castles of Burgundy or King of Tokyo?
The Castles of Burgundy takes about 90 minutes to play, while King of Tokyo takes about 30 minutes. King of Tokyo is the quicker game.