# Florence

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #7197
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 40-80 min
- **Weight**: 3.09 / 5
- **Designers**: Dean Morris
- **Artists**: Dann May
- **Publishers**: Braincrack Games, Atalia, Giant Roc, Maldito Games
- **Categories**: Economic, Political, Renaissance
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, End Game Bonuses, Point to Point Movement, Resource to Move, Solo / Solitaire Game, Variable Set-up, Worker Placement, Different Worker Types

## Verdict
Florence is a Renaissance-themed area control game that will appeal to those who enjoy strategic planning and vying for influence. Time and action management are its strong suits!Time and action managementImmersive Renaissance themeWell-crafted solo modeInfluence competitionInitial learning curveInteraction can be indirectRECOMMENDED

## Description
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.

## FAQ
### How many players does Florence support and what is the estimated playtime?
Florence is for 1 to 5 players, and the playtime ranges from 40 to 80 minutes, depending on the player count and familiarity with the rules.

### Is Florence a difficult game to learn?
The game has a medium weight (3.09/5 on BGG), meaning it's not overly complex but requires attention to rules and strategy. The initial learning curve might be a bit steep for newcomers to strategy games.

### What is the main objective in Florence?
The objective is to increase your family's status and prestige in Renaissance Florence by securing meetings with members of the Medici family and fulfilling specific objectives to earn points.

### How does player interaction work in Florence?
Interaction is primarily indirect, through competing for areas of influence and racing to complete objectives before others. There's no direct combat, but the competition for resources and positions is fierce.

### Is the solo mode in Florence any good?
Yes, the solo mode was designed by Dávid Turczi, known for his excellent solo modes. It offers a good challenge and a complete experience for solo players.

### Do I need to know the history of Florence to play?
No, you don't! The game uses the Renaissance setting of Florence as a backdrop, but the rules and gameplay are independent of prior historical knowledge.

### What kinds of components are included in the game?
Florence typically includes a main board, cards (for objectives, events, etc.), influence markers, family pawns (workers), resources, and possibly other components to represent the city and the Medici.

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