# Minerva

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: #4218
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 60-90 min
- **Weight**: 2.78 / 5
- **Designers**: Hisashi Hayashi
- **Artists**: Franz Vohwinkel, Ryo Nyamo
- **Publishers**: Japon Brand, OKAZU Brand, Pandasaurus Games
- **Categories**: City Building, Economic
- **Mechanics**: Contracts, End Game Bonuses, Income, Market, Open Drafting, Pattern Building, Square Grid, Tags, Tile Placement, Turn Order: Stat-Based, Variable Set-up, Worker Placement

## Verdict
Fans of city-building games with a historical theme will love Minerva. A game that blends strategy and resource management elegantly.Well-integrated mechanicsImmersive themeGood replayabilityCan be complex for beginnersLong playtimeRECOMMENDED

## Description
At the height of the Roman Empire, you're a manager tasked with developing a city to impress the goddess Minerva. Build temples, barracks, and housing, balancing resources and strategies to earn victory points. With worker placement, pattern building, and a dynamic market, each game is a unique challenge. Whoever builds the most prosperous city wins divine favor and the game!

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

### What's the average playtime?
Between 60 and 90 minutes.

### Is it hard to learn?
Moderate learning curve, ideal for those familiar with strategy games.

### Is it luck-based?
No, it's more strategic with few random elements.

### Is there a digital version?
Yes, it's available on Tabletopia.

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