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- BGG rating
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Burgenland
2014
Rules assistance for Burgenland
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- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.2/5
Rules assistant for Burgenland
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Burgenland is a board game released in 2014 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Inka Brand and Markus Brand and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Two to four players compete for the limited building places for their castles. The players have to build wells, houses and palaces. By collecting cards cleverly the players can claim the most profitable building places and are rewarded with big bonuses. The player who first manages to erect all buildings wins the game. Not to be confused with Burgen Land from Schmidt Spiele.
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Publishers
- Ravensburger AG
Questions and answers
Burgenland supports 2–4 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 Burgenland is 45 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 Burgenland for ages 8 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.
Burgenland has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Burgenland belongs to these categories: Medieval. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting. 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 Burgenland are: Inka Brand and Markus Brand. 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 Burgenland 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.