Doge

Goldsieber Spiele, Rio Grande Games · Board game · 2000

8.5 Ludopedia 6.5 BGG 3–4 · best 4 45 min Weight 2.6/5

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8.5 rating Ludopedia

6.5 rating BGG

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Our Verdict

RECOMMENDED

Fans of bluffing and area control will love Doge — a Venetian power struggle full of twists!

Highlights

Strategy with controlled chaos
High interaction and tense negotiations
Theme blends perfectly with mechanics

Keep in mind

May frustrate deterministic gamers
Fixed player count (3-4)

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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Doge, you're a Venetian noble vying for influence in the city of canals. The game blends bluffing, auctions, and area control in strategic rounds. Players secretly place influence markers on Venice's districts, revealed in a specific order. Dominating a district lets you build houses and control advisors — game-changing pieces that shift power when relocated. The goal? Trade houses for palazzos and be the first to have palazzos in a set number of districts (varying by player count). Doge demands careful planning and quick adaptation, as advisors can flip the game anytime. With wooden components and a stylish map, it immerses you in Renaissance Venice's intrigues, where every decision leads to power... or obscurity.