- BGG rating
- 8.1
Builders of Blankenburg: Cutthroat
- 2–5 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,938
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Builders of Blankenburg
2016
Rules assistance for Builders of Blankenburg
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 60–90 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Builders of Blankenburg
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Builders of Blankenburg is a board game released in 2016 for 2–5 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Peter Schultz and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Auction / Bidding, and Area Majority / Influence.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Builders of Blankenburg: Foundations Mini-Expansion
- 2–5 players
- 60–90 min
- 2016
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Builders of Blankenburg: Fields & Flocks
- 2–6 players
- 90–150 min
- 2019
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About the game
The year is 1123. A new count has been given dominion over the settlement of Blankenburg. People are coming to the town from the surrounding countryside in hopes of a better life. You have seen an opportunity to make your fame and fortune as the town is built. In Builders of Blankenburg you are competing to construct the town and earn the most prestige while doing so. Each player takes on a persona which provides a unique benefit during the game. You begin the game with some basic resources and a small amount of silver. While all structures can earn you prestige, only building what the town's citizens demand will earn you the silver necessary to bid for and purchase more resources. Each turn consists of four phases: Bidding (the primary means of gaining resources) Building (constructing and occasionally demolishing) Income (gaining silver for the structures you own) Marketplace (an opportunity to buy plans and resources) The game introduces the citizen track, a growing group of town folk that allows all players to see which structures will earn them income. It also serves to signal the end of the game once the town is full. The town is split into four districts, each limited in size and awarding bonuses at the end of the game for anyone who controls more of a district than their opponents. If there are no other plots on which to build, the game also ends. Beware, while the citizens are known, the best laid plans can be ruined by events and visitors to the town. The player with the greatest prestige at the end of the game is declared the winner.
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Publishers
- Cobblestone Games
Questions and answers
Builders of Blankenburg 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 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 for ages 13 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 has a complexity rating of 2.7 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 belongs to these categories: Medieval and City Building. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Auction / Bidding, and Area Majority / Influence. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Builders of Blankenburg 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 as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.