Viticulture Essential Edition expansions
Bordeaux vs Visit from the Rhine Valley
| Question | Bordeaux | Visit from the Rhine Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Worth it | Depends on your group |
| Buy order | #2 for Viticulture Essential Edition | #4 for Viticulture Essential Edition |
| What it adds | Alt 4-season board, experts, trade market, face-up cards, end-game conversion. | Alternate set of 80 visitor cards focused on the wine business, not points. |
| What it fixes | Design goals: faster start and better 2-player game (publisher). | — |
| Type | Expansion | Mini expansion |
| Players | 1–6 players | 1–6 players |
| Rules load | Less complex than Tuscany (designer). | About the same rules load |
| Best for | Fine for any group | Fine for any group |
| What you need | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | — | Under $20 |
| More | Bordeaux details | Visit from the Rhine Valley details |