Game Info
Year
2025
Players
2-4
Age
5+
Playtime
20 min
Complexity
1.3/5
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Description
A light children's memory-and-dice game by Stefan and Susanne Feld, themed as a kid-friendly take on The Castles of Burgundy. Players roll two dice to find decorations hidden under sandcastles and collect points by remembering where the animals of the royal guild are hiding before opponents do. It is published by Ravensburger.
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BoardGameCo Analysis at 5:51 sentiment: negative
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Overall sentiment (raw)
negative
Pros
none
Cons
- Fell flat.
- Has nothing like the cast of Burgundy.
- Barely tolerable.
Thematic elements
Comparison games
- Castles of Burgundy
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Memory game — A game that relies on players remembering information.
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Quotes (from this video)
- This has become like a sleeper hit for me.
- It is such a good two-player deduction game is trying to figure out the sequence of asking the right questions faster than your opponent asks the right question.
- Tranquility to the Scent is still an excellent version of it.
- It's basically an auto battler, but such a clever auto battler.
- I do not think it's a forever game.
- for right now, it has managed to persevere and we'll see how long it lasts.
- both have a uh I don't want to say permanent because nothing's permanent, but permanent spot in my collection.
- another easy win.
- Jungo was definitely a hit for me.
- that was a solid one that I definitely am happy I picked up.
- Santorini Pantheon Edition and Arnuk Adventure Chest are easy wins over there
- Again, another iteration of a system I already have.
- I like it, but Lana is not my favorite game system.
- It is good to have, but if I got rid of it, it would not be the end of the world.
- If I didn't get it, I'd be fine.
- my kids like it, but my cats like it more.
- I'm uncertain of the longevity.
- Waddle is great. I don't think it's a mustave.
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Top List at 0:10 sentiment: mixed
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Adorable and charming presentation
- Easy to teach
- Engaging for kids due to memory aspect
- Scalable with modules for more experienced gamers
- Good first step into modern gaming for kids
- Game can grow with children
Cons
- Host dislikes memory mechanics
- Adults may find it challenging to remember due to brain efficiency
Thematic elements
- Building towns
Comparison games
- The Castles of Burgundy
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Dice Rolling — Players roll dice which are used to draft tiles or deploy previously grabbed tiles.
- Memory — The game involves remembering what is hidden under sand castles and the movement of special tiles.
- Set Collection — Players try to build a town to score points, implying the collection of tiles.
- tile drafting — Dice are used to draft tiles to store in a private area.
- Tile Placement — Dice are used to deploy previously drafted tiles to build a town.
- Variable player powers — The game includes modules that give players unique special powers.
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Quotes (from this video)
- I hate memory in games.
- And so, I think this game is wonderful. And I think Stephen Feld designed a really good game, you know, for kids or for um you know, parents who want to play a game.
- But I hate memory and games. And so, uh, it comes in at number 13 of the month, The Sand Castles of Burgundy.
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kovray Rules Teach at 0:00
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Pros
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Cons
none
Thematic elements
none
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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- Let's jump into the details.
- And that's the sand castles of Burgundy.
- Queen Crab's Beach Party.
- If you had a little stall, a little shop to help put on the celebration, what would your shop sell or do?
- cuz we love talking and teaching board games.
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