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Florenza: The Card Game

Placentia Games, Post Scriptum · Board game · 2013
7.3 Ludopedia
6.7 BoardGameGeek
2–4 · best 3
60 min
Weight 2.5/5
Year 2013
Minimum age 14+
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7.3 rating Ludopedia
6.7 rating BoardGameGeek
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Fans of economic games with a historical theme will love Florenza: The Card Game. It blends strategy and beauty in a fast-paced, engaging package.

Highlights
  • Immersive Renaissance theme
  • Challenging hand management
  • Meaningful strategic choices
  • Quality art and components
Keep in mind
  • Can feel cutthroat with 4 players
  • Limited direct player interaction
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In *Florenza: The Card Game*, you lead a prominent Florentine family during the Renaissance, competing to leave your mark on the city. Hire renowned artists to embellish monuments, build workshops and houses to increase your power, and join guilds for strategic advantages. The game blends hand management and set collection: you must wisely manage your resources and cards to construct districts or beautify the city. Every decision matters—can you balance art, economy, and influence to become Florence’s greatest patron? With streamlined mechanics and a rich theme, it’s a great pick for fans of strategic games with a historical twist.

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–4 players
2 BEST
3 BEST
4 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Hand Management Set Collection

Categories

City Building Economic Renaissance

Families

Cities: Florence (Tuscany, Italy) Country: Italy Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena Theme: Art Versions & Editions: Card Versions of Non-Card Games
Publisher Placentia Games, Post Scriptum
Designer Stefano Groppi
Artist Daniele Zurla, Ivan Zoni, Paolo Vallerga, Stefano Groppi, Valeria Gobbi

Community

Data from BoardGameGeek

844owners
114wishlist
19want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many players can play?
2 to 4 players. It works well at all counts but feels more competitive with 4.
How long does a game take?
Around 60 minutes on average, though it may vary based on players’ experience.
Do I need to know the original Florenza game to play?
Nope! It’s a standalone game with simpler, faster mechanics.
What’s the recommended age?
12+ due to its strategic depth.
Is there a lot of text on the cards?
Barely any! The game uses intuitive icons, great for minimal reading.
Is it good for casual gamers?
It depends! With a medium weight (2.5/5), it’s best for players with some strategy game experience.

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