Cinque Terre

Rio Grande Games · Board game · 2013
2–5 · best 2 60 min Weight 2.4/5
7.7 rating Ludopedia
7.1 rating BGG
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7.7 rating Ludopedia
7.1 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you enjoy strategy games with a 'pick-up and deliver' twist and set collection, Cinque Terre is an Italian delight that will win you over!

Highlights
  • Well-integrated action mechanics
  • Charming and relaxing theme
  • Interesting strategic decisions
  • Competition for public orders
  • Fun indirect interaction
Keep in mind
  • Can have some dice luck
  • Initial learning curve
  • Better with 3+ players
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About the game
In Cinque Terre, players embody farmers striving for glory (and plenty of Lira points!) by selling the most valuable produce in the picturesque coastal villages of Liguria, Italy. The game is a strategic race to harvest and deliver fresh fruits, fulfill orders, and become the most popular vendor in the region. At the start of the game, produce prices in each village are randomly set using colored dice, creating a dynamic market with every play. Each player begins with a private order, but there are also five public orders that everyone can try to fulfill – the fastest one claims the points! Additionally, being the first to fill a row of produce cubes in a village earns the coveted Most Popular Vendor card, granting bonus points. During your turn, you have 3 action points to spend as you wish: taking produce cards (essential for harvesting), moving your cart around the board, harvesting produce from your cart's current location (each cube requires a matching card, but two identical cards act as a wild!), or delivering produce to a village. Your cart has a limit of 4 cubes. At the end of your turn, if you've completed a public order or become the Most Popular Vendor, you score points and take the card. If it's a public order, you draw a new order card: you can keep it as a private order or place it face-up to replace the newly completed public order. Unfulfilled private orders at game end count as negative points, so plan carefully! The game concludes when one player completes 5 public orders (Most Popular Vendor cards also count towards this), and then everyone gets one final turn.
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Country: Italy Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Food & Drink: Fruit
Publisher Rio Grande Games
Designer Chris Handy (I)
Artist Claus Stephan, Martin Hoffmann, Mirko Suzuki
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average playtime for Cinque Terre?
A game of Cinque Terre typically takes about 60 minutes, making it ideal for a relaxed yet strategically deep gaming session.
How many players can play Cinque Terre?
The game is designed for 2 to 5 players. The experience changes slightly with the number of participants, generally being more dynamic with 3 or more.
What is the complexity level of Cinque Terre?
With a BGG weight of 2.35/5, Cinque Terre is considered a medium-complexity game. It's accessible for those with some board game experience but offers plenty of depth for strategists.
What are the main objectives in the game?
Your primary goal is to accumulate as many Lira points as possible by selling valuable produce in the villages, fulfilling produce orders, and becoming the most popular vendor in each location.
Are the game components of good quality?
While the source text doesn't detail the components, games with a 'farming' and 'transportation' theme usually come with wooden or plastic pieces to represent produce and carts, along with illustrated boards. The BGG and Ludopedia ratings suggest a good overall experience.
Is Cinque Terre a good game for beginners?
For beginners who have played a few simpler games, Cinque Terre can be a great next step. The rules are intuitive, but offer room for more elaborate strategies. For an absolute beginner, it might be better to start with something lighter.