The best games from Vital Lacerda 🇵🇹👨 2026
Looking for a really good game from game designer Vital Lacerda 👨? Then we have just the thing: the list with the best Vital Lacerda games 2026.
Who is Vital Lacerda anyway?
Vital Lacerda has been designing dice, card & board games since 2008. The game designer was born in Lisbon, Portugal🇵🇹 and currently lives in Oeiras, Lisboa, Portugal🇵🇹.
Lacerda's first game was an expansion map of Portugal for Age of Steam he developed in 2008 – so he's been designing games for over 18 years of games. His first real game was Vinhos in 2010. Famous Lacerda games include The Gallerist, Lisboa & Kanban.
Born in Lisbon, Vital Lacerda holds a Master's degree in Marketing and Advertising. After working for almost 15 years in advertising agencies as an art director and later as creative director of his own agency, he decided to try his luck as a freelance graphic designer in 2006.
How good are "Vital Lacerda" games?
There are 9 games by Vital Lacerda in our Top1000 games list, making Lacerda the #18 best game designer out of a total of 708 designers in our database.
More information about Lacerda
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List of best games by Vital Lacerda 2026
In this list we have listed the best board games that Vital Lacerda either designed himself – or was involved in designing.
Unfortunately, not all of Vital Lacerda's games are currently available. In the following list you can find all dice, board & card games by Vital Lacerda that you can buy 2026:
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Mercado de Lisboa
All details & ratingModern markets feature a variety of stalls, restaurants, and services. Players buy stalls, open new businesses that influence them, and attract customers. The game is a fast-paced tile placement experience based on the Lisboa city system, where players aim to increase profits and earn money through strategic decisions.
1–4 30–45 min 8+ Easy to learn -
Kanban EV
All details & ratingKanban EV immerses players in the cutting-edge world of electric vehicle (EV) production, reflecting the shift towards more efficient, AI-enhanced, and environmentally friendly automobiles. In this resource and time management game, players take on the role of ambitious employees in a state-of-the-art EV factory, where they must efficiently manage supplies, innovate car parts, and work on the assembly line to advance their careers and impress the stringent factory manager.
1–4 60–180 min 14+ For connoisseurs -
On Mars
All details & ratingOn Mars is a complex and strategic board game that simulates the challenge of establishing and expanding a colony on Mars. Designed by Vital Lacerda, this game is known for its depth and intricate mechanics, appealing to players who enjoy a detailed and immersive strategic experience.
1–4 90–150 min 14+ For experts -
Lisboa
All details & ratingLisboa is a complex strategy board game centered around the historical event of rebuilding Lisbon after the catastrophic earthquake of 1755. Players take on the roles of members of the nobility, collaborating with architects and influential figures to reconstruct and develop the city.
1–4 60–120 min 12+ For experts -
The Gallerist
All details & ratingThe Gallerist immerses players in the sophisticated world of art and commerce, where they take on the multifaceted role of a Gallerist, combining the responsibilities of an art dealer, museum curator, and artist manager.
1–4 60–150 min 13+ For connoisseurs -
Escape Plan
All details & ratingEscape Plan is an exciting board game where players embody thieves trying to flee the city after a successful bank heist. As the police close in, players must devise an escape route while attempting to recover hidden cash and deal with various challenges.
1–5 60–120 min 12+ For connoisseurs -
Kanban: Driver's Edition
All details & ratingKanban: Automotive Revolution is a deeply strategic Eurogame set in the fast-paced world of car manufacturing. Players take on the roles of ambitious managers in an automotive factory, striving to impress the board of directors to climb up the career ladder. The game masterfully integrates the theme of a lean, efficient assembly line with its mechanics, offering a rich and complex experience in managing production processes.
2–4 90–120 min 12+ For connoisseurs -
Inventions: Evolution of Ideas
All details & ratingHumanity has sought new ideas since the dawn of time, developing concepts that set them apart from other species. Each invention marks an evolutionary step, with tool use elevating Homo sapiens to technological status even before historical records began.
1–4 60–150 min 14+ For experts -
CO₂: Second Chance
All details & ratingCO₂: Second Chance revitalizes the original CO₂ board game with significant updates and enhancements, offering both a refreshed aesthetic and refined gameplay mechanics. This edition addresses the critical challenge of balancing energy production needs with environmental conservation, casting players into the roles of energy company CEOs tasked with pioneering green energy solutions.
1–4 60–120 min 12+ For connoisseursVideo reviews 1 -
Weather Machine
All details & ratingWeather Machine is a strategic board game where players step into the roles of scientists collaborating on a high-stakes project led by Professor Sêni Lativ. Tasked with controlling and adjusting local weather conditions using a groundbreaking invention, players must navigate the challenges of managing the prototype's unintended global effects—the "butterfly effect."
2–4 60–150 min 14+ For experts -
Vinhos
All details & ratingVinhos is an intricate trading and economic board game centered around the theme of winemaking in Portugal, a country renowned for its wine production.
2–4 60–135 min 12+ For connoisseurs -
CO₂
All details & ratingCO₂ tackles the critical issue of climate change, challenging players to manage power plants and invest in green energy. It's a game of cooperation and competition, where players must balance their ambitions with the planet's health.
1–5 120 min 12+ For connoisseurs
Frequently asked questions
Which game ranks first on this list?
Mercado de Lisboa currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.
How many players do the games on this list support?
Most games on this list support 1 to 4 players. The exact player count is listed with each game.
What age are these games suitable for?
Publisher age recommendations on this list start at 8 years. Each game carries its own age rating.
How long does a game take?
A typical game takes about 60 to 120 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.
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