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

Video reviews, ratings, Let's Plays and tests for Lorenzo il Magnifico

  • YouTube Review for the game "Lorenzo il Magnifico" by BoardGameGeek
    Video is in English

We like Lorenzo il Magnifico so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024

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