Jason's Top 3 All Time?!? Castles of Burgundy Review | EP 47

Bards of the Board is back with a deep dive into one of the most beloved eurogames of all time — Castles of Burgundy! In this episode, we explore what makes Stefan Feld’s classic stand the test of time, from its dice-driven strategy to the endless ways to score points. We’ll share our favorite strategies, talk about how it plays across different player counts, and debate whether the latest editions improve on the original.

Whether you’re new to Castles of Burgundy or have played it hundreds of times, you’ll find fresh insights, honest opinions, and maybe even a few bard-worthy tangents along the way.

🎤 What’s Inside:

First impressions & table presence

Why the game’s design still shines years later

Expansions & editions: which ones are worth it?

Our final verdict: does it belong in your collection?

Grab your parchment and dice — it’s time to build your duchy!

You can find Castles of Burgundy for yourself at:
https://amzn.to/4mAdReJ

Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of the game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!

We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:36 What We've Been Playing
21:08 Castles of Burgundy
1:08:50 Cookie Scale
1:12:14 Final Thoughts

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:36 What We've Been Playing Lately
• 21:08 Castles of Burgundy
• 1:08:50 Cookie Scale
• 1:12:14 Final Thoughts