Belfort

Welcome to the Tasty Minstrel universe, where players command Elves, Dwarves, and Gnomes to gather resources like wood and stone and construct buildings across the five districts of the majestic pentagonal city of Belfort. This worker placement game masterfully blends area majority scoring in districts and for worker types with shrewd resource management, where even the most successful builders must contend with increasing taxes, making every decision crucial for ultimate victory.

Key facts

• Number of players: 2–5
• Playtime: 120 min
• Min age: 12+
• Complexity: 3,0/5

Mechanics

• Area Majority / Influence
• Hand Management
• Open Drafting
• Ownership
• Worker Placement
• Worker placement or different worker types

Categories

• City Building
• Economic
• Fantasy

Families

• Components: Wooden pieces & boards
• Organizations: The Game Artisans of Canada
• Region: Burgundy (France)
• Series: TMG Originals

Authors

Jay Cormier (#20990), Sen-Foong Lim (#20991)

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FAQ

How many players can play Belfort?

Belfort supports 2–5 players.

How long does a game of Belfort take?

A game of Belfort usually takes about 120 minutes.

What age is Belfort suitable for?

Belfort is recommended for ages 12 and up.

How complex is Belfort?

Belfort has a complexity rating of 3,0 out of 5.

Is Belfort good for beginners?

Belfort is fairly involved and is best suited to experienced players.