The best games set in the Renaissance 2023

Looking for a really good game set in the Renaissance? Then we have just the thing: our list of the best games set in the Renaissance 2023.

What are games set in the Renaissance?

Renaissance games are games that took place between the end of the 14th century (when the Renaissance began in Italy) and around the 16th century. At that time, firearms, for example, were rarely if ever found on the battlefield.

Other historical games

Most games set during the Renaissance are also considered wargame- but not necessarily the case.

In addition to Renaissance games, we have created a general list of games based on historical events - and further divided them below into several, more detailed historical categories.

List of the best games set in the Renaissance 2023:

This list was last updated on December 4, 2023. We compared 530 board games for this list and selected the top 30. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Love Letter

    All details for the board game Love Letter and similar games
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Love Letter

    • YouTube Review for the game "Love Letter" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  2. Azul

    All details for the board game Azul and similar games

    Nominated for 29 awards and won 19.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2018

    🔥 Deal: 26% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for Azul
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    🔥 Great price!25€ atAmazon.de

    Video reviews for Azul

    • YouTube Review for the game "Azul" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  3. Love Letter

    All details for the board game Love Letter and similar games

    Nominated for 14 awards and won 7.

    More details for Love Letter
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Love Letter

    • YouTube Review for the game "Love Letter" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  4. Splendor Duel

    All details for the board game Splendor Duel and similar games

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 2.

    More details for Splendor Duel
    • 2 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  5. Lands of Galzyr

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    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 60 - 150 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  6. Splendor

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    Nominated for 21 awards and won 12.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2014

    More details for Splendor
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Splendor

    • YouTube Review for the game "Splendor" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  7. Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra

    All details for the board game Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra

    • YouTube Review for the game "Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  8. El Grande Big Box

    All details for the board game El Grande Big Box and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  9. Endeavor: Age of Sail

    All details for the board game Endeavor: Age of Sail and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 60 - 90 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Endeavor: Age of Sail

    • YouTube Review for the game "Endeavor: Age of Sail" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  10. Century: A New World

    All details for the board game Century: A New World and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  11. Rajas of the Ganges

    All details for the board game Rajas of the Ganges and similar games

    Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.

    More details for Rajas of the Ganges
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 - 75 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  12. El Grande

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    Nominated for 3 awards and won 3.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1996

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  13. Medici

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  14. King Up!

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    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 3 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  15. Crypt

    All details for the board game Crypt and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 20 - 35 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Crypt

    • YouTube Review for the game "Crypt" by R2i games
      Video is in English
  16. Nations: The Dice Game

    All details for the board game Nations: The Dice Game and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 20 - 40 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Nations: The Dice Game

    • YouTube Review for the game "Nations: The Dice Game" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  17. The Castles of Tuscany

    All details for the board game The Castles of Tuscany and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    👍 Good price!39€ atAmazon.de
  18. Bruges

    All details for the board game Bruges and similar games

    Nominated for 9 awards and won 2.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Kennerspiel des Jahres 2013

    More details for Bruges
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  19. Lorenzo il Magnifico

    All details for the board game Lorenzo il Magnifico and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 - 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Lorenzo il Magnifico

    • YouTube Review for the game "Lorenzo il Magnifico" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  20. Notre Dame: 10th Anniversary

    All details for the board game Notre Dame: 10th Anniversary and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 45 - 75 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Notre Dame: 10th Anniversary

    • YouTube Review for the game "Notre Dame: 10th Anniversary" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  21. Masters of Renaissance: Lorenzo il Magnifico – The Card Game

    All details for the board game Masters of Renaissance: Lorenzo il Magnifico – The Card Game and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 45 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  22. Medici: The Card Game

    All details for the board game Medici: The Card Game and similar games
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Medici: The Card Game

    • YouTube Review for the game "Medici: The Card Game" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  23. Fresco

    All details for the board game Fresco and similar games

    Nominated for 19 awards and won 2.

    ⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2010

    More details for Fresco
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  24. Notre Dame

    All details for the board game Notre Dame and similar games

    Nominated for 8 awards.

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 45 - 75 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  25. Dogs of War

    All details for the board game Dogs of War and similar games
    • 3 - 5 Players
    • 75 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  26. Keyflower

    All details for the board game Keyflower and similar games

    Nominated for 8 awards and won 3.

    More details for Keyflower
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 90 - 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
    👍 Good price!36€ atAmazon.de
  27. Test of Honour: The Samurai Miniatures Game

    All details for the board game Test of Honour: The Samurai Miniatures Game and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  28. Council of Verona

    All details for the board game Council of Verona and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  29. Alhambra: Big Box Special Edition

    All details for the board game Alhambra: Big Box Special Edition and similar games
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn

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