Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization vs The Castles of Burgundy
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
Through the Ages is a civilization-building game that takes players from the dawn of civilization to the modern age. Players manage resources, develop technologies, build wonders, and lead their civilization through three ages of history. The game features a unique card-driven system where each decision has long-term consequences.
The Castles of Burgundy
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.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization | The Castles of Burgundy |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 5 ✓ | 10 |
| Rating | 8.3 ✓ | 8.2 |
| Year Published | 2015 | 2011 ✓ |
| Price | 55 | 35 ✓ |
| Min Players | 2 | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 90 ✓ |
| Min Age | 14 | 12 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 4.19 ✓ | 3.02 |
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization wins in 3 categories, The Castles of Burgundy wins in 4 categories.