{"title":"Builders Of Blankenburg | Board Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBuilders of Blankenburg\u003c\/em\u003e, players compete to help construct a growing medieval town, aiming to earn the most prestige by strategically building structures and meeting the needs of its citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"builders-of-blankenburg-fields-flocks-expansion","title":"Builders Of Blankenburg: Fields \u0026 Flocks Expansion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories: City Building, Medieval\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics: Area Majority\/Influence, Auction\/Bidding, Variable Player Powers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Players: 2–5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges: 13+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaytime: 60–90 Min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance your adventures in Blankenburg with the \u003cem\u003eFields \u0026amp; Flocks\u003c\/em\u003e expansion. This expansion not only supports up to six players but also introduces a new Harvest phase, where you can manage your agricultural holdings by directing the actions of your serfs. Grow crops and raise livestock, choosing to either sell them to the town's citizens for silver or attach complete fields and flocks to structures for additional prestige. \u003cem\u003eFields \u0026amp; Flocks\u003c\/em\u003e also brings more Characters, Citizens, Visitors, and Events, ensuring that each game offers a unique experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of the new action takes place during the Harvest phase, adding a worker placement mechanic to the game. Your serfs can interact with Fields and Flocks, as well as Citizens and structures, opening up new strategic possibilities based on the town's population and the structures in play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an added bonus, the expansion includes a full reprint of all cards from the base game, printed on higher quality card stock. The reprint features a switch to symbols instead of color bars on structures and the addition of district symbols to reduce confusion and assist color-blind players. Additionally, artwork that originally appeared darker than expected has been rebalanced to ensure everything looks fantastic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cobblestone Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41384328560724,"sku":"CSG005","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/1567\/1636\/files\/81G4x_rWk2L._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1720472102"},{"product_id":"builders-of-blankenburg-2nd-edition","title":"Builders Of Blankenburg 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories: City Building, Medieval\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics: Area Majority\/Influence, Auction\/Bidding, Variable Player Powers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Players: 2–5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges: 13+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaytime: 60–90 Min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe year is 1123, and a new count has been granted dominion over the settlement of Blankenburg. People are flocking to the town from the surrounding countryside, hoping for a better life. You see this as a golden opportunity to make your fame and fortune as the town is built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBuilders of Blankenburg\u003c\/em\u003e, you compete to construct the town and earn the most prestige while doing so. Each player assumes a persona, which provides a unique advantage during the game. You start with basic resources and a small amount of silver. While all structures can earn you prestige, only building what the town's citizens demand will generate the silver needed to bid for and purchase more resources. 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Blankenburg is divided into four districts, each limited in size and offering end-game bonuses to players who control more of a district than their opponents. The game ends when no more plots are available for construction. But beware, while the citizens are predictable, your best-laid plans can be disrupted by unexpected events and visitors to the town. The player with the most prestige at the end of the game is declared the winner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cobblestone Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41384328593492,"sku":"CSGBOB01","price":17.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/1567\/1636\/files\/pic2486639.jpg?v=1720118743"}],"url":"https:\/\/catsinhat.com\/collections\/builders-of-blankenburg-board-game.oembed","provider":"Cats In Hat Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}