# Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Leicester ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2023 - **BGG Rating**: 7.4 - **BGG Rank**: #6991 - **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 30-150 min - **Weight**: 3.17 / 5 - **Designers**: Antonio Tinto, Changhyun Baek, Flaminia Brasini, Stefano Luperto, Virginio Gigli - **Artists**: Seongho Lee - **Publishers**: DiceTree Games, Arrakis Games, 数寄ゲームズ (Suki Games) - **Categories**: Book, Industry / Manufacturing, Renaissance - **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Worker Placement ## Verdict If you love worker placement and a dash of Renaissance rivalry, Codex Leicester serves it up with flair.Intense player interactionSmooth placement mechanicsPremium components and striking visualsModerate learning curvePlaytime can stretchHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester revives the 2006 classic with a fresh, sharper look. The game seats 1‑5 Renaissance inventors competing to turn the master’s Codex ideas into real inventions. Each invention, ranging from simple to epic, demands materials, time, and a dash of genius. To achieve this you’ll hire apprentices, expand workshops, purchase Leonardo‑designed automata, and secure backing from the Council and sponsors. Worker placement is the core: every action – gathering resources, upgrading a workshop, or advancing an invention – occupies a limited space, creating fierce competition, especially in 2‑ or 3‑player games where tension has been boosted. A double‑sided board and double‑layered player boards allow long‑term strategy, while 40 invention cards now provide instant, once‑per‑round, or permanent effects, adding decision depth. The game runs over 7 rounds; the player with the most florins at the end wins. New features include expanded Council options (4 to 8), resources swapped for meeples, six personal objectives per player to help laggards, and fresh Lab/Academy functions in later phases. Premium components – wooden, glass and plastic pieces plus 12 clear storage containers – give the game a tactile, high‑quality feel. If you enjoy worker‑placement games with strong player interaction, a historic theme and plenty of replay value, Codex Leicester offers a rich, visually striking experience without overwhelming complexity. ## FAQ ### How many players can play? 1 to 5 players, with solo rules for a single participant. ### What’s the typical playing time? Around 30 minutes per player, so sessions run between 30 and 150 minutes. ### How complex is the game? BGG weight 3.2 – medium complexity, approachable for those familiar with worker placement. ### Are the components worth the price? Definitely; the game includes high‑quality wooden, glass and plastic pieces plus clear storage containers. ### Can a beginner to worker placement enjoy it? Solo play helps learn the basics, but the real fun comes from player interaction, so playing with at least two is recommended. ### Are there expansions or extra content? Not yet; the base game already packs 40 invention cards and 8 Council options, offering plenty of replay. ### What’s the main difference from Leonardo da Vinci (2006)? More invention cards, expanded Council choices, meeples instead of resource cards, personal objectives, premium components, and tweaks to increase tension in smaller games. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 72.76 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5214595&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 73.93 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5499822&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 81.68 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4967131&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 83.46 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6077001&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 88.68 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6660430&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/50485/leonardo-da-vincis-codex-leicester?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com