The Glorious Guilds of Buttonville^*

The Glorious Guilds of Buttonville is a Ravensburger set-collection card game for 2 to 4 players aged 8+. You bring an empty village to life.

What is it about?

Buttonville is easily the most glorious village of all time, apart from one small problem: nobody lives there. You take the role of a guild master and recruit new residents. Quirky inventors, cunning traders and fearless guards turn the sleepy town into a place full of life and laurel wreaths.

A turn

1. Take two cards, either from the open market or blind from the deck.
2. Collect matching villagers.
3. Once you have enough, lay down a set.
4. The set triggers an instant effect and scores points later.

Three bards, for example, give a different boost than four blacksmiths, who make your next recruits cheaper.

What makes it special

• The bigger the set, the stronger its effect.
• Sets boost each other, so your combos grow over the game.
• A modular market changes the setup every time.
• 25 different villagers keep things varied.

The key question is often: do you play three matching cards now, or hold out for the fourth?

Who is it for?

Families and casual players who want a few more decisions than in a pure luck game. The BGG community rates it especially well at two players. Timing, a feel for odds and a bit of card luck decide the winner.

Conclusion

The Glorious Guilds of Buttonville is an approachable set-collection game with charming art and satisfying combos. Fans of light card games in this style will find a fresh twist. Players who want lots of interaction or deep strategy will not be challenged much.