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Joint Ops June: Games Y Más - Castles of Burgundy...Top Shelf or Yard Sale?
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This edition of Joint Ops June comes from the Games Y Mas Podcast with our good friend Vic (@gamesymaspod)! Dice, duchies, and heated debate! In this episode, we try to determine whether Castles of Burgundy deserves a coveted spot on your gaming shelf or if it's destined for the neighborhood yard sale.
The question seems straightforward enough, but this beloved Stefan Feld classic sparks passionate discussion as we break down what makes a board game truly essential. Our guests, all active duty Air and Space Force officers united by their love of tabletop gaming, bring hundreds of combined plays to the conversation, offering invaluable insight into this dice-driven tile placement game.
We systematically evaluate Castles of Burgundy across eight critical criteria: learning curve, component quality, visual design, replayability, setup time, price point, thematic immersion, and turn pacing. The contrast between the original Ravensburger edition and the luxurious $180 Awakened Realms version becomes a central point of contention—does premium production justify the steep investment, or does the accessible gameplay stand on its own merits?
Throughout our conversation, we discover why this seemingly simple euro game continues to captivate players after countless plays. From its surprising strategic depth to its satisfying tableau-building mechanics, Castles of Burgundy offers something special that transcends its modest appearance. Whether you're new to the hobby or a seasoned gamer, you'll walk away understanding why this game generates such loyalty despite its shortcomings.
Ready to roll some dice and build your medieval duchy? Before investing in a physical copy, follow our guests' advice and try it free on Board Game Arena—then decide for yourself if Castles of Burgundy belongs on your top shelf. Subscribe, leave a review, and let us know your verdict on this contested classic!
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Chapters
1. Meet Operation Game Night Team (00:00:00)
2. Icebreaker: Favorite Board & Video Games (00:08:01)
3. Operation Game Night Origin Story (00:21:40)
4. Castles of Burgundy Gameplay Overview (00:26:35)
5. Easy to Learn & Understand? (00:32:24)
6. Component Quality & Design Evaluation (00:38:09)
7. Replayability & Setup Time Discussion (00:45:25)
8. Price Point Analysis & Game Immersion (00:53:17)
9. Turn Pace & Final Verdict (01:05:36)
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