# De Vulgari Eloquentia: Deluxe Edition

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 7.8
- **BGG Rank**: #3671
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 90-120 min
- **Weight**: 3.68 / 5
- **Designers**: Mario Papini
- **Artists**: Eva Villa, Guido Favaro, Lamberto Azzariti
- **Publishers**: Giochix.it, IHSV Games
- **Categories**: Medieval, Religious, Travel
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, End Game Bonuses, Set Collection, Track Movement, Turn Order: Stat-Based, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
If you enjoy historic strategy games with a cultural twist, De Vulgari Eloquentia will hook you.Engaging historical themePremium wooden componentsMultiple victory routesModerate learning curveLong play timeHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
In late‑medieval Italy, the booming cloth trade forces merchants to draft contracts in a language everyone can read, while scholars tire of elite Latin and champion the Volgare, the vernacular that will become modern Italian. In De Vulgari Eloquentia: Deluxe Edition, each player takes on a historic role – a merchant aiming to become a banker, a friar climbing the ecclesiastical ladder, or even the future pope. The goal is to earn the most Volgare points, gained by reading famous manuscripts such as Saint Francis' Canticle of the Sun or the Verona Riddle, by improving social status (e.g., merchant to banker, friar to abbot) and by securing backing from politicians, nobles and amanuenses. 

Players spend Action Points to study texts, negotiate, travel across a continental‑scale map of Italy, or invest in religious offices. Each choice moves markers along tracks for status, money and influence. End‑game bonuses reward set collections of documents or political support. The deluxe edition features a richly illustrated map, premium wooden components, fresh iconography and a variable set‑up that ensures a new experience each play. With a moderate weight (3.7/5) and a 90‑120 minute playtime, the game blends strategic planning, resource management and a vivid historical theme, appealing to Eurogame fans and anyone who loves a story of linguistic rebirth.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 5 players.

### What is the typical playing time?
90–120 minutes, varying with player count.

### How complex is the game?
BGG weight 3.7/5 – moderate strategy, requires careful action management and status tracking.

### What components are included?
Continental‑scale Italy map, wooden pieces, manuscript cards, status markers, money and individual player boards.

### Who is the game aimed at?
Fans of Eurogames, medieval history and cultural themes, plus anyone who enjoys set collection and role progression.

### Do I need prior knowledge of Italian history?
No, the game teaches the setting as you play, though history buffs will notice extra flavor.

### Are there any expansions planned?
As of now, no expansions have been announced for the Deluxe edition.