Thread: The Castles of Burgundy:: Strategy:: Animal Strategy

by genoan

Hi All

Ive played the game around five times now, always with the basic/standard board.

Each time, it seems that the player who fills the big field with a matching herd wins.

Now, of course, all players can attempt to do this, thus negating the bonus. Is this a must? I have seen people attempting to grab the animals others are after to block the play, but this seemed difficult.

It also is worth saying that I play with three. Is this a problem, in that all tiles are not in play, thus adding a luck element? I note that the game is recommended with 3 though.

Would love to hear the views of experienced/advanced/expert players on this.

Godfrey