Rococo*
Connoisseur Game of the Year (nominated)
Deck-Building
Area Control
Economy & Trade
Strategy Game
Drafting
Rococo immerses players in the lavish Rococo era during the reign of Louis XV, where they take on the role of managing a prestigious ball. The game blends elements of deck-building and resource management, requiring players to skilfully navigate the demands of dressmaking and event planning to gain the most prestige.
Gameplay Overview
- Task Management: Use employee cards to perform various tasks like hiring new employees, buying resources, making garments, or investing in ball decorations.
- Strategic Employee Utilization: Each employee has unique abilities and is suited for specific tasks.
- Prestige Points Accumulation: Earn points through employee bonuses, renting out garments, and funding decorations.
Special Features
- Eurostyle Gameplay: Combines deck-building with strategic resource management.
- Historical Theme: Set in the opulent Rococo era, offering a rich thematic experience.
- Varied Strategies for Winning: Multiple paths to accumulate prestige points and win the game.
Conclusion
Rococo offers a unique and engaging experience for players who enjoy strategic planning, resource management, and a historical setting. The game's elegant blend of deck-building mechanics and thematic immersion makes it a standout choice for fans of Eurostyle board games.
Nominated for 3 awards.
⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2014
- 👥 2 - 5 Players
- ⏱️ 60 - 120 Minutes
- 🧒 12+ years old
- 🧩 Medium difficulty
We like Rococo so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2026
- Position 8 in All "Deutscher Spielepreis🇩🇪 2014" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 19 in All "Spiel des Jahres🇩🇪 2014" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 96 in Best games released at SPIEL 2013 in Essen
- Position 14 in The Best Games from eggertspiele 🇩🇪🏢
- Position 27 in The best games where you can retrieve actions
- Position 29 in The best games with dynamically changing start player
- Position 2 in The Best "The Golden Elephant Award🇺🇸" winners and nominees
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