# La Muse

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 6.0
- **BGG Rank**: #26158
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30-60 min
- **Weight**: 1.33 / 5
- **Designers**: Gaetano Foschini
- **Artists**: Alphonse Mucha
- **Publishers**: Ludens Spirit, Black Mamba Games
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Set Collection

## Verdict
If you love gorgeous games and a quick strategic bite, La Muse serves art and tactics in a tasty combo.Stunning artworkEasy-to-learn mechanicsShort playtimeShallow strategic depthDice luck factorRECOMMENDED

## Description
La Muse puts you in the shoes of an early‑20th‑century art collector enamored with the works of Alphonse Mucha, a leading figure of Art Nouveau. The game features 20 reproductions of Mucha's most famous pieces, created between 1897 and 1902, each turned into a card you can acquire, trade, or use to trigger special effects. Each round, players roll dice to determine how many actions they may take, placing their "dice‑workers" on board areas where having the majority or greatest influence grants the right to take cards or earn gems. Gems serve as the victory currency: the more valuable the artworks you secure, the higher your gem total. The blend of mechanics—dice rolling, area majority, and set collection—creates a quick‑decision flow while still demanding planning to build the most profitable portfolio. Visually, the game is a love‑letter to Mucha’s style: vibrant colours, floral arabesques, and feminine figures reminiscent of Byzantine mosaics. In about 30‑60 minutes, 2‑4 players can enjoy this art‑infused, light‑weight strategy (weight 1.3/5), perfect for those who like easy‑to‑learn games with a strong aesthetic hook.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 4 players.

### What is the playing time?
Around 30–60 minutes, depending on player count.

### How complex is the game?
Weight 1.3/5 – very easy to learn, great for beginners or a quick strategic bite.

### What components are included?
Cards featuring 20 Mucha artworks, colored dice, an area board, gem tokens, and a scoring marker.

### Who should buy this game?
Art lovers, fans of light abstract strategy, and anyone who wants a short, visually striking game.