Builders Of Blankenburg 2nd Edition

Categories: City Building, Medieval

Mechanics: Area Majority/Influence, Auction/Bidding, Variable Player Powers

Players: 2–5

Ages: 13+

Playtime: 60–90 Min

The 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.

In Builders of Blankenburg, 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. Each turn is divided into four phases:

• Bidding – The primary method of gaining resources.
• Building – Constructing, and occasionally demolishing, structures.
• Income – Earning silver from the structures you own.
• Marketplace – An opportunity to buy plans and additional resources.

The game introduces the citizen track, representing a growing population of townsfolk that lets players see which structures will generate income. This track also signals the end of the game once the town is fully populated. 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.