Musée

Eagle-Gryphon Games, MTS Games · Board game · 2014
2–4 · best 2 30 min Weight 1.2/5
7.7 rating Ludopedia
6.8 rating BGG
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7.7 rating Ludopedia
6.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict

An elegant and quick card game for art lovers and light strategy fans.

Highlights
  • Stunning real artwork visuals
  • Fast and dynamic gameplay
  • Smart curation strategy
  • Easy to learn and play
Keep in mind
  • Requires pattern awareness
  • Can be very brief
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About the game
Ever dreamed of being an elite art curator? In Musée, you step into that prestigious role! The goal is simple yet requires a keen eye: collect incredibly valuable artworks and organize them within your personal galleries. But don't think it's just about scattering paintings around; there's a science to it. To truly score points, you must balance the numerical order of the pieces with the aesthetic appeal of the exhibits. If you manage to place works with similar themes side-by-side, visitors will be impressed, and your score will soar!

On the flip side, watch out for greed. If you focus too heavily on a single collection or style, you might end up disrupting your entire gallery structure, preventing you from displaying more art. The gameplay is fast-paced and dynamic, perfect for those seeking a quick session without sacrificing strategic depth in hand management and pattern building. Each player manages three distinct galleries, and being the first to complete each one grants an extra recognition bonus. Ultimately, the winner is the one who assembles the most harmonious and artistically compelling exhibition. And the visuals? They are breathtaking! The game features 60 real fine art images, spanning from the 15th century to the early 20th century, making the experience visually rich and deeply immersive. It's like an elegant puzzle combined with the competitive thrill of rival curators.
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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Series: Bookshelf (Gryphon Games) Theme: Art Theme: Fine Art and Art Museums Theme: Painting / Paintings
Publisher Eagle-Gryphon Games, MTS Games
Designer Alf Seegert
Artist Andrew Long, Caspar David Friedrich, Claude Monet, El Greco, Franz Marc, Gustav Klimt, Hieronymus Bosch, Jan van Eck, Johannes Vermeer, Joseph Mallord William Turner, Katsushika Hokusai, Leonardo da Vinci, Nicolas Poussin, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Pixel Productions Inc., Raphael (I), Sandro Botticelli, Thomas Cole, Vincent van Gogh, William Blake
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a game take?
It's quite quick, about 30 minutes!
How many players is it for?
It works great with 2 to 4 players.
What is the complexity level?
It's a light and easy-to-learn game, but it requires strategy in card organization.
Is the game complex?
Not at all; it's a fast-paced card game, ideal for playing multiple rounds in a row.
Are the card images real?
Yes! The game uses licensed real artworks, making it visually stunning.