The Castles of Burgundy vs Splendor

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
Splendor

Splendor

⭐ 7.5# 207💰 $35👤 2-4

Splendor is a fast-paced gem-collecting game where players take on the role of Renaissance merchants. Players collect gem tokens to purchase development cards, which provide permanent bonuses and prestige points. The game is easy to learn and plays quickly, making it an ideal gateway game for new board gamers.

Card GameEconomicRenaissance

Specification Comparison

SpecThe Castles of BurgundySplendor
BGG Rank10 ✓207
Rating8.2 ✓7.5
Year Published2011 ✓2014
Price3535
Min Players22
Max Players44
Play Time (min)9030 ✓
Min Age1210 ✓
Complexity (1-5)3.02 ✓1.79

The Castles of Burgundy wins in 4 categories, Splendor 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)

Splendor — 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

Splendor

Categories
Card GameEconomicRenaissance
Mechanics
Card DraftingEngine BuildingHand ManagementOpen DraftingSet Collection

Rating Comparison

The Castles of Burgundy8.2
Splendor7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game has a higher rating, The Castles of Burgundy or Splendor?
The Castles of Burgundy has a rating of 8.2, while Splendor has 7.5. The Castles of Burgundy is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, The Castles of Burgundy or Splendor?
The Castles of Burgundy costs approximately $35 and Splendor costs approximately $35. Splendor is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, The Castles of Burgundy or Splendor?
The Castles of Burgundy supports 2-4 players and Splendor supports 2-4 players. Splendor supports more players.
Is The Castles of Burgundy or Splendor more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, The Castles of Burgundy has a complexity weight of 3.02 and Splendor has 1.79. The Castles of Burgundy is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, The Castles of Burgundy or Splendor?
The Castles of Burgundy takes about 90 minutes to play, while Splendor takes about 30 minutes. Splendor is the quicker game.

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