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Machiavelli

Game ID: GID0197235
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1977
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Machiavelli recreates the historical situation of the fast developing and ever shifting balance of power struggle in Renaissance Italy. There are five major powers: The Republics of Florence and Venice, the Duchy of Milan, the Kingdom of Naples and the Papacy (which was a secular power in this era) along with 3 major foreign powers: Valois France, Hapsburg Austria and the Ottoman Turks. All of these states singly or in combination compete for control of the peninsula.

Expanded by:
Alea Magazine nº22 contained seven new scenarios for Machiavelli.

Description

Machiavelli recreates the historical situation of the fast developing and ever shifting balance of power struggle in Renaissance Italy. There are five major powers: The Republics of Florence and Venice, the Duchy of Milan, the Kingdom of Naples and the Papacy (which was a secular power in this era) along with 3 major foreign powers: Valois France, Hapsburg Austria and the Ottoman Turks. All of these states singly or in combination compete for control of the peninsula.

Expanded by:
Alea Magazine nº22 contained seven new scenarios for Machiavelli.

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positive
Pros
  • accessible, visually appealing
  • deluxe editions available
Cons
  • older design feel may be dated to some
Thematic elements
  • city-building with outward-looking strategy
  • Italian city-building across a Renaissance era
  • classic Euro with strong aesthetic
Comparison games
  • Splendor
  • Arcadia
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • engine-building / tile-placement — developing a city through card/tile choices and placements
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  • It's a lot of fun.
  • This is not a great game, but it is a funny one.
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  • This is an accessible, simple game. It's got a beautiful look to it.
  • Concept would have been a worthy winner.
  • Arcadia looks amazing when you play it and lay it out on the table.
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