The Sandcastles of Burgundy
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- Designer Stefan Feld , Susanne Feld
- Publisher Ravensburger AG
- Illustration Stefan Feld
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What to Expect
You search under sandcastles for decorations, remember locations, and score points before opponents reach the royal beach party. The game mixes dice rolling with memory as you roll two dice and choose to look for decorations or transport collected items to your village. Collecting matching-colored decorations lets you search for the royal guild animals for extra points. The round ends when a player reaches Queen Crab's beach party.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for families with children aged 5 and up and groups that prefer short, accessible games. With a playtime of about 20 minutes it is a short family game that requires little rule-learning. Not aimed at heavy gamers; its audience is families and casual players.
How It Works
Each round players roll two dice simultaneously and use the results either to search sandcastles for decorations (Matching/Memory) or to move previously found decorations to their village with a cart (Set Collection). If you have two decorations of the same color, you may search for a matching royal guild animal. Dice outcomes and memory of hiding places determine available actions and scoring.
What Makes It Special
By Stefan Feld and Susanne Feld, the game adapts The Castles of Burgundy setting into a junior edition. It combines Dice Rolling with Memory and Set Collection, translating family-friendly mechanics into a familiar universe for younger players.
Pro
- Short playtime (~20 minutes) – suitable for kids and family sessions
- Blends Dice Rolling, Memory and Set Collection – varied mechanics
- Family-friendly theme and simple rules
- Junior version tied to a known board game (The Castles of Burgundy)
Contra
- Limited depth for hobby gamers
- Not playable solo (min. 2 players)
- Contains luck from dice rolls
Setting & atmosphere
Set on beaches in the Burgundy region of France: players decorate villages for the Queen Crab's beach party and search for animals and decorations under sandcastles. The theme merges the Castles of Burgundy world with seaside motifs.
Tips for beginners
Focus on remembering tile locations and transport collected decorations when you have enough; walk new players through dice options before the first game.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
No. Minimum player count is 2, a solo mode is not specified.
How long does a game really take?
Listed duration is about 20 minutes; games with younger children can run longer.
What prior experience do I need?
Little prior experience is required; it's aimed at families and children from age 5.
How does this compare to similar games?
Compared to more complex family/euro games it's a simplified junior edition of The Castles of Burgundy with Memory elements and dice.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes. Intended for children aged 5 and up and designed as a short family game.
What mechanic makes it special?
The central mechanic is the mix of Dice Rolling and Memory (Matching).
Fazit
A short, family-oriented dice-and-memory game tied to The Castles of Burgundy universe. Recommended for parents with young children who want quick, easy-to-learn sessions.
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