Florence

Florence plunges you into the role of an influential family in the Renaissance city during a grand Carnevale. The goal? Boost your family's prestige and secure meetings with the powerful Medici – Cosimo, Giovanni, and Contessina. It's a Euro-style game with an area control twist, where the city shifts each round with the Medici's movements. Over nine rounds, you'll send your relatives to parties, give gifts, brag about achievements (literally, with 'brag' cards), and even squeeze through crowds for precious face time with the VIPs. The trick is that time is the most valuable resource: as the Carnevale progresses, the streets become more crowded and harder to navigate. You need to be smart about the actions you delegate to your descendants. Those who manage to get their family to the front of the lines and become the most talked-about (by meeting 'brag' card requirements) earn precious points. Each Medici has their preferences, and impressing them becomes harder (and more rewarding!) as the night goes on. And for solo players, designer Dávid Turczi has crafted a cool solo mode.

Florence is a game that demands planning and good management of actions and resources. Interaction occurs through competing for area influence and racing to meet the Medici's objectives before opponents. The variable setup ensures each game is a new challenge, and the Renaissance theme is well integrated into the mechanics. It's a tense and strategic experience, perfect for those who enjoy thinking several steps ahead and appreciating a rich setting.