The Castles of Burgundy vs Root

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
Root

Root

⭐ 8.1# 19💰 $55👤 2-4

Root is an asymmetrical game where players take on different woodland factions with completely different play styles. The Marquise de Cat rules the forest, the Eyrie Dynasties seeks to reclaim their throne, the Woodland Alliance plots revolution, and the Vagabond plays both sides. Each faction has its own victory condition and unique mechanics.

AnimalsFantasyWargame

Specification Comparison

SpecThe Castles of BurgundyRoot
BGG Rank10 ✓19
Rating8.2 ✓8.1
Year Published2011 ✓2018
Price35 ✓55
Min Players22
Max Players44
Play Time (min)9060 ✓
Min Age1210 ✓
Complexity (1-5)3.023.68 ✓

The Castles of Burgundy wins in 4 categories, Root 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)

Root — 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)

Category & Mechanic Comparison

The Castles of Burgundy

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

Root

Categories
AnimalsFantasyWargame
Mechanics
Action PointsArea Majority / InfluenceAsymmetric Starting PositionsCard DraftingDice RollingHand ManagementModular BoardPoint-to-Point MovementVariable Player PowersVariable Set-up

Rating Comparison

The Castles of Burgundy8.2
Root8.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, The Castles of Burgundy or Root?
The Castles of Burgundy has a rating of 8.2, while Root has 8.1. The Castles of Burgundy is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, The Castles of Burgundy or Root?
The Castles of Burgundy costs approximately $35 and Root costs approximately $55. The Castles of Burgundy is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, The Castles of Burgundy or Root?
The Castles of Burgundy supports 2-4 players and Root supports 2-4 players. Root supports more players.
Is The Castles of Burgundy or Root more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, The Castles of Burgundy has a complexity weight of 3.02 and Root has 3.68. Root is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, The Castles of Burgundy or Root?
The Castles of Burgundy takes about 90 minutes to play, while Root takes about 60 minutes. Root is the quicker game.

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