# Bomarzo

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 6.5
- **BGG Rank**: #9765
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 2.95 / 5
- **Designers**: Stefano Castelli
- **Artists**: Marina Fischetti
- **Publishers**: Giochix.it
- **Categories**: City Building, Mythology, Renaissance
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Modular Board, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you enjoy strategy games blending history with mythology, Bomarzo might surprise you! It's a game packed with important decisions in a short playtime.Deep strategy, short playtimeRich historical and mythological themeUnique player powersModular board adds replayabilityResource management is keyGod auction can be tenseCan feel a bit abstractRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Bomarzo, you're transported to 16th-century Italy, a time of intrigue and wars where the powerful Orsini family sought to maintain its influence. You'll take on the role of a feudal lord of one of four minor fiefs under the command of Vicino Orsini, the heir to the mysterious Park of Bomarzo. Your mission is to develop your fief as best as possible, gaining prestige and your lord's esteem, while competing with other nobles. The park itself is an enigmatic place, filled with gigantic mythological sculptures that both enchant and terrify. Legend has it that Vicino Orsini owed his fortune to his devotion to the gods and the offerings he made to them. To prosper, you'll need to unravel the park's secrets, appease the monstrous deities, and gain their favor. Each turn offers strategic actions to manage your resources and develop your fief. The worker placement mechanic, with an auction twist, forces you to wisely choose which gods to worship, as each demands specific offerings. Failing to please them might awaken their fury! Bomarzo is a deep strategy game for 2-4 players, with a surprisingly short duration that makes every decision even more impactful. Careful resource management and the ability to leverage the deities' power to your advantage are key to victory. The modular board and variable player powers ensure each game is a fresh experience, challenging you to adapt your tactics and seek out the most powerful deity to secure your glory.

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for Bomarzo?
The game is designed to last around 60 minutes, which is great for a game with this strategic depth.

### How many players can participate?
Bomarzo is for 2 to 4 players, and it plays well at all counts.

### Is the game very complicated to learn?
It has a medium weight (2.95/5 on BGG), meaning it's not super simple, but the rules are well-structured, and the learning curve is fair for those who have played other strategy games.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The goal is to develop your fief, please the park's deities, and gain your lord's esteem by accumulating more prestige than other players.

### Is the mythology and Renaissance theme well represented?
Yes, the game uses the historical setting and the legends of the Park of Bomarzo to create a unique atmosphere, with mechanics that connect to the theme of appeasing the gods.

### Who would you recommend Bomarzo to?
We recommend it to players who enjoy worker placement strategy games, appreciate historical and mythological themes, and are looking for a challenging experience that doesn't take all night.

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