Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you enjoy worker placement with dice and a touch of auction, this Big Box of Lorenzo il Magnifico is a feast! It's a dense game, but one that rewards planning.
Highlights
- Dice worker placement
- Many strategic paths
- Expansive Big Box content
- Auction interaction
Keep in mind
- Initial learning curve
- Can be complex
- Dice luck dependency
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Hey everyone! Ready to dive headfirst into the Italian Renaissance and play the patron of arts and politics? Lorenzo il Magnifico: Big Box is the complete package for anyone who wants a taste of being a Medici in Florence. Here, you'll send your family members around the city, seeking resources, development cards (which can represent territories, buildings, or influential figures!), and activating their effects. Each family member has a different value each round, determined by dice rolls, so choosing where to send your most valuable 'dice-worker' is crucial!
The game is divided into 3 periods, with 6 rounds in total. Keep an eye on your relationship with the Church, because if you don't show enough piety, you'll face penalties. Oh, and there are many ways to earn Victory Points (VPs), but be careful not to spend your VPs as a resource at the wrong times. This Big Box edition comes with the base game and a bunch of expansions, including the Renaissance Houses, new leaders like Machiavelli, and various other content that boosts the experience. With individual player boards to organize your cards and a ton of possible strategies, Lorenzo il Magnifico is a fantastic game for those who enjoy thinking and planning.
The variable setup and distinct player powers ensure each game is a new challenge, and the fixed placement auction mechanic adds an extra layer of interaction. It's a medium-heavy game that rewards long-term planning and adaptation to emerging opportunities. If you enjoy worker placement with a touch of auction and multi-use cards, this one's for you!
The game is divided into 3 periods, with 6 rounds in total. Keep an eye on your relationship with the Church, because if you don't show enough piety, you'll face penalties. Oh, and there are many ways to earn Victory Points (VPs), but be careful not to spend your VPs as a resource at the wrong times. This Big Box edition comes with the base game and a bunch of expansions, including the Renaissance Houses, new leaders like Machiavelli, and various other content that boosts the experience. With individual player boards to organize your cards and a ton of possible strategies, Lorenzo il Magnifico is a fantastic game for those who enjoy thinking and planning.
The variable setup and distinct player powers ensure each game is a new challenge, and the fixed placement auction mechanic adds an extra layer of interaction. It's a medium-heavy game that rewards long-term planning and adaptation to emerging opportunities. If you enjoy worker placement with a touch of auction and multi-use cards, this one's for you!
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Best player count
BGG community vote
2
REC
3
BEST
4
BEST
5
OK
Soundtrack
Ambience suggested by Melodice
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Cranio Creations, Delta Vision Publishing, Korea Boardgames, TLAMA games
Designer
Flaminia Brasini, Simone Luciani, Virginio Gigli
Artist
Andrea Kattnig, Andreas Resch, Klemens Franz
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
4,036owners
384wishlist
105want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many people can play Lorenzo il Magnifico: Big Box?
The game is for 2 to 5 players.
How long does a game take?
A game typically takes between 60 and 120 minutes, depending on the player count and familiarity with the rules.
Is the game very difficult to learn?
Lorenzo il Magnifico has a medium-heavy complexity rating (3.37/5 on BGG). The basic rules are accessible, but mastering the strategies and interactions with the expansions might take a few plays.
What comes in this Big Box edition?
The Big Box includes the base game Lorenzo il Magnifico and several expansions, such as 'Houses of Renaissance', 'Pazzi Conspiracy' cards, 'Promo Visconti/Della Scala', and new leaders.
Do I need to know Italian to play?
No, the game is not language dependent, as the main components are iconography-based or in English/Portuguese depending on the specific version.
Who do you recommend this game for?
We recommend it for players who enjoy worker placement games with auction elements, resource management, and who don't mind a bit of controlled randomness from dice rolls.
What's the difference between this edition and the base version?
The Big Box contains the base game plus all released expansions, offering the most complete and replayable experience in a single package.
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