Thanks for one of the best overviews of Castles of Burgundy that I have ever viewed or read. Your description of the game’s key mechanics is both succinct and insightful and makes me want to immediately take this new game in my collection off the shelf it regrettably has been sitting on for several months. One unrelated question: I was really intrigued by the picture of the board game you briefly displayed at the beginning of your video (roughly the 1:35 mark) - the one with a pastoral setting that includes a winding river. Could you tell us the name of the game?
One thing we’ve done is to print multiple copies of each numbered board so that all players have the same board in a game. You’ll soon find that some boards are much stronger than others otherwise.
great review! To anyone that doesn't own this game yet, awaken realms and alea are releasing a new upgraded special edition on game found sometime soon. I own the anniversary version and love it!
I play this mostly on BGA so computer can calculate the points. I was like you and did not get the love for this game. Then I played and it was mind blowing. My finest BGA experience was winning my first CoB game by one point!
Thank you so much. You are welcome! Castles of Burgundy sat on my shelf for ages being left unplayed. Finally one day, I just decided to play it and after my first two games I thought... why on Earth did I not play this game earlier!
I am waiting to see the upgraded elements on the upcoming campaign (and price point) before deciding to go that route or the anniversary edition. My suspicion is that anniversary edition will be more suited. I quite like the design. The new campaign ideas I have seen look a little too polished, but time will tell.
Being in the hobby now for two years my taste in games have certainly evolved. However I’m really selective in buying games, as you know board games in Oz aren’t as cheap as other countries. Soo I always do research and watch gameplay (rather than reviews) then it helps me make my purchase decision. However, I don’t tend to look at particular themes (eg don’t like cats, horror, and space) But then I have in my collection Isle of Cats, Eldritch Horror and Ares Expedition (-this one is the most recent acquisition) and I love ❤️ love these games. It really makes a game more special to me when a game surprises me that much. To have such enjoyment despite of the theme. Mechanics and or originality really sings to me more than anything else now. So I’ve learnt that never judge a book by its cover. But I’m still not into area control games and too spacey themes (Ares Expedition really was an exception)
Definitely Terraforming Mars. I was put off by the look and the components until I received it as a Christmas gift a couple of years ago and did it really open my eyes to the satisfaction of building an engine.
@@bryanscollick8305 Yes I agree. The design is a bit pre 80s graphic design style. It reminds me of my brothers old “Super Trump” cards back when I was still a child. (Don’t know if you heard of it, could be before your time) but i have definitely started watching playthroughs for the OG game. It looks like an epic game. But I think I’m happy with Ares Expedition for now. (Unless they do a redesign 😅) Ark Nova fills the void with the big engine game for me.
@@ekillops22 Yep it is Caylus 1303. Yes a new version. Its illustrated by Andrew Bosley and has some new character tiles and game differences especially when it comes to building the castle at the end of the road.
This game looks boring AF no matter how you try to spin it. The fact is this game is fancy solitaire. If i want to play fancy solitaire ill just play an awesome computer game. I play board games to interact with my friends. Not just do an activity in silence next to them.
Thanks for one of the best overviews of Castles of Burgundy that I have ever viewed or read. Your description of the game’s key mechanics is both succinct and insightful and makes me want to immediately take this new game in my collection off the shelf it regrettably has been sitting on for several months. One unrelated question: I was really intrigued by the picture of the board game you briefly displayed at the beginning of your video (roughly the 1:35 mark) - the one with a pastoral setting that includes a winding river. Could you tell us the name of the game?
It’s some version of Caylus although not the original version which I have... absolute classic, a ruthless, riotous game 😀
I think it is called Caylus 1303
And what is the game around 1.05 that looks like a hexagonal Carcassonne?
@@carljohanrClans of Caledonia I think :)
I would recommend checking out the new GameFound campaign! :-)
One thing we’ve done is to print multiple copies of each numbered board so that all players have the same board in a game. You’ll soon find that some boards are much stronger than others otherwise.
great review! To anyone that doesn't own this game yet, awaken realms and alea are releasing a new upgraded special edition on game found sometime soon. I own the anniversary version and love it!
It's live now, in trying to sell a kidney for the top pledge
I play this mostly on BGA so computer can calculate the points. I was like you and did not get the love for this game. Then I played and it was mind blowing. My finest BGA experience was winning my first CoB game by one point!
You have the same take on theme as I do. I like to find the theme in games. I don't care if it's just pasted on.
It was so nice video. I just bought the game but I had no time for playing and now I hypenning up xD
Thank you so much. You are welcome!
Castles of Burgundy sat on my shelf for ages being left unplayed. Finally one day, I just decided to play it and after my first two games I thought... why on Earth did I not play this game earlier!
10:w26 Have you ever heard the term "Point Salad"?... It is also a game! :-
Yes! I have point salad. Its a great game. I think there is a new version of it coming out with a different theme! :)
@@BoardGameSanctuary Interesting!
I am waiting to see the upgraded elements on the upcoming campaign (and price point) before deciding to go that route or the anniversary edition.
My suspicion is that anniversary edition will be more suited. I quite like the design.
The new campaign ideas I have seen look a little too polished, but time will tell.
What are some games that have changed your mind after your initial impressions. I'd love to hear about them. :)
Being in the hobby now for two years my taste in games have certainly evolved. However I’m really selective in buying games, as you know board games in Oz aren’t as cheap as other countries. Soo I always do research and watch gameplay (rather than reviews) then it helps me make my purchase decision. However, I don’t tend to look at particular themes (eg don’t like cats, horror, and space) But then I have in my collection Isle of Cats, Eldritch Horror and Ares Expedition (-this one is the most recent acquisition) and I love ❤️ love these games. It really makes a game more special to me when a game surprises me that much. To have such enjoyment despite of the theme. Mechanics and or originality really sings to me more than anything else now. So I’ve learnt that never judge a book by its cover.
But I’m still not into area control games and too spacey themes (Ares Expedition really was an exception)
Definitely Terraforming Mars. I was put off by the look and the components until I received it as a Christmas gift a couple of years ago and did it really open my eyes to the satisfaction of building an engine.
@@bryanscollick8305 Yes I agree. The design is a bit pre 80s graphic design style. It reminds me of my brothers old “Super Trump” cards back when I was still a child. (Don’t know if you heard of it, could be before your time) but i have definitely started watching playthroughs for the OG game. It looks like an epic game. But I think I’m happy with Ares Expedition for now. (Unless they do a redesign 😅) Ark Nova fills the void with the big engine game for me.
The app for this game is super addictive
Oh yeah ;-) the AI is really good
What app?
Playing this game is the only experience I have in my life that I feel like I'm cheating on my wife when I play it. Love playing this game that much.
Nice video! Which game is that at 1:34?
I think it is Caylus 1303
@@stellaraphid565 Ah, yeah it looked like Caylus, but not like the original. I didn't realize there was a new version.
@@ekillops22 Yep it is Caylus 1303. Yes a new version. Its illustrated by Andrew Bosley and has some new character tiles and game differences especially when it comes to building the castle at the end of the road.
0:30 seriously. When a copy is lying unsold at a shelf where space is premium, it's because nobody wants it.
Tried it once and it was a meh game.
This game looks boring AF no matter how you try to spin it. The fact is this game is fancy solitaire. If i want to play fancy solitaire ill just play an awesome computer game. I play board games to interact with my friends. Not just do an activity in silence next to them.