The Castles of Burgundy: 4th Expansion – Monastery Boards

Description

--- "The 4th Expansion" for "The Castles of Burgundy" adds monastery connection scoring via new boards. Key mechanics include: - *New boards* Four double-sided boards (13a-13h) with Monasteries printed next to the play area. - *Connection scoring* 5 VP for each direct, straight connection between two Monasteries using exactly 5 tiles. - *Completion bonuses* First to complete all three connections earns 5/6/7 VP (2/3/4 players); second earns 2/4 VP. - *Maximum VP* Up to 3×5 + 7 = 22 additional victory points possible. The 4th Expansion introduces a new game board featuring Monasteries adjacent to the play area, accompanied by four double-sided boards numbered 13a–13h (paired as 13a–13e, 13b–13f, 13c–13g, 13d–13h). It integrates into basic "The Castles of Burgundy" gameplay with rules for scoring direct, straight connections between two Monasteries using precisely 5 tiles, granting 5 victory points immediately upon completion. Players can form up to three such connections, with the first to finish all three receiving a bonus of 5, 6, or 7 victory points depending on player count (2, 3, or 4 players), and the second receiving 2 or 4 points, for a potential maximum of 22 additional victory points. ---