When can I build a castle and buy a tile from the black depot?

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You can build a castle by placing it in your duchy using a die action matching the hex space color and adjacency rules. Buying a tile from the black depot costs 2 silver coins and can be done once per turn, independent of die results. Building a Castle To place a castle tile in your duchy: Use a die action with a result matching the color of the target hex space. The space must be adjacent to a previously placed tile (or next to your starting castle for the first placement). This triggers an immediate additional action (e.g., placing another tile, taking workers, etc.) [p.7 — Castle]. Buying from the Black Depot During your turn, you may buy one hex tile from the central black depot by paying 2 silver coins. This action is separate from your two die actions and can be performed at any time during your turn (before, during, or after die actions) [p.10 — The central "black depot"]. The purchased tile is moved to your player board’s storage (key spaces). Key Differences Castle placement requires a die result and follows adjacency rules. Black depot purchase is a standalone action requiring only silver coins, not tied to dice. Watch out: If you place a castle, the extra action granted cannot be used to buy from the black depot (as that requires payment, not a die result). The black depot purchase is a distinct option available every turn, limited only by silver coin availability.

When can I build a castle and buy a tile from the black depot?

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