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Awaken Realms Launches Crowdfunding for “Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition Reprint” on Gamefound

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen
The box cover of "The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition Reprint" showcases a scenic landscape with a castle, two figures, and highlights premium game components like miniatures, player boards, and dice. This edition epitomizes the exceptional quality Awaken Realms is renowned for.

Awaken Realms has reintroduced the “Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition” via a crowdfunding campaign on Gamefound. The campaign quickly achieved its initial funding goal of $20,000, reaching the target in just 3 minutes and 28 seconds. As of now, the project has gathered $672,284 from 4,247 backers, with 13 days remaining in the campaign.

“Castles of Burgundy,” designed by Stefan Feld, is ranked as the #16 best game worldwide according to Board Game Geek (BGG). The special edition features a complete redesign of artwork and layout, alongside high-quality components that enhance gameplay usability.

This edition is comprehensive, containing all previous expansions in one package. It introduces the new Vineyard expansion and includes a solo automa, broadening the game’s appeal and accessibility.

In this game, designed for 1-4 players, participants take on the roles of aristocrats managing their princedoms. Gameplay involves building settlements, constructing castles, engaging in trade, mining for silver, and leveraging the knowledge of travelers.

Daniel Kling Lorentsen is the editor of Tabletop Gaming News, with a passion for tabletop games that began in the '90s. Starting with Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer, his journey in the gaming industry has been diverse—from working at a prominent gaming store and illustrating RPG books and board games, to consulting hedge funds on RPG trends. Since 2005, Daniel has written extensively about games and managed several gaming websites, applying his deep industry knowledge to keep readers informed about the latest in tabletop gaming.