Lorenzo il Magnifico*
Lorenzo il Magnifico is a strategic board game set in the Italian Renaissance, where players embody heads of noble families vying for prestige and fame. This game is a blend of resource management, strategic planning, and careful maneuvering.
Gameplay Overview
- Role as Noble Family Heads: Players compete to accumulate victory points (VP) by taking on the roles of noble family leaders.
- Diverse Actions: Send family members to various city areas to gather resources, acquire development cards, and activate card effects.
- Unique Family Members: Family members have varying values, determined by dice rolls at the start of each round, influencing decision-making.
Special Features
- Renaissance Theme: Richly themed around the Italian Renaissance and the influence of Lorenzo de' Medici.
- Church Relations: Players must manage their relationship with the Church, affecting their standing and potential penalties.
- Periodic Scoring: The game is divided into three periods with two rounds each, culminating in a final scoring after six rounds.
Conclusion
Lorenzo il Magnifico is ideal for players who enjoy deep strategic games with historical themes. It offers a complex and engaging experience, requiring players to balance resource management, strategic planning, and adaptation to changing circumstances in pursuit of victory.
Nominated for 4 awards.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
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We like Lorenzo il Magnifico so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 3 in The best games from Simone Luciani 🇮🇹👨
- Position 59 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2017 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 4 in The best games set in the city of Florence in Tuscany in Italy🇮🇹
- Position 19 in The best games set in the Renaissance
- Position 16 in The best games with dynamically changing start player
- Position 11 in The best games with Worker Placement with dice instead of figures
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