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- BGG #9,686
- BGG rating
- 7.4
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Rules assistance for Builders of Blankenburg: Cutthroat
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Builders of Blankenburg: Cutthroat
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Builders of Blankenburg: Cutthroat is an expansion for Builders of Blankenburg released in 2016 for 2–5 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Peter Schultz.
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About the game
From the publisher: The peaceful hamlet of Blankenburg just grew a bit darker as the competition to construct the town intensifies. Builders of Blankenburg: Cutthroat allows players to take matters into their own hands in their quest to build the most prestigious structures in the town. Torch your opponents buildings, steal their silver or resources, even corrupt the bidding process for a turn. When fame and fortune are at risk, everyone has the tendency to behave a bit cutthroat. The Cutthroat expansion for Builders of Blankenburg adds direct player vs. player cards to the mix, each a dastardly way to disrupt your opponents' plans and further your own goals. In addition to the Cutthroat cards, the expansion also adds additional Characters, Visitors, and Events, to ensure no two games are ever exactly the same.
Questions and answers
Builders of Blankenburg: Cutthroat supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Builders of Blankenburg: Cutthroat is 60–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Builders of Blankenburg: Cutthroat for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Builders of Blankenburg: Cutthroat has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Builders of Blankenburg: Cutthroat belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Builders of Blankenburg: Cutthroat and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Builders of Blankenburg: Cutthroat are: Peter Schultz. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Builders of Blankenburg: Cutthroat as an expansion for Builders of Blankenburg. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Builders of Blankenburg to use it. Check that your edition of Builders of Blankenburg is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.