# Pizarro & Co.

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2002
- **BGG Rating**: 6.5
- **BGG Rank**: #4048
- **Players**: 3-6 (Best with: 6)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 2.44 / 5
- **Designers**: Thomas Lehmann
- **Artists**: Franz Vohwinkel
- **Publishers**: 999 Games, Hans im Glück, Kaissa Chess & Games, Rio Grande Games
- **Categories**: Exploration, Renaissance
- **Mechanics**: Auction / Bidding

## Verdict
Fans of bluffing and auctions will love Pizarro & Co.—a game of smart bets where every coin matters.Strategic, tense auctionsModular board for replayabilityHard choices between cash and pointsCan be punishing for new playersHigh luck dependency in early bidsRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Pizarro & Co., you’re a monarch bidding for the services of history’s greatest explorers—from Columbus to Marco Polo—in strategic auctions. The game unfolds over three rounds, with fewer ships available per explorer each phase, ramping up competition. You’ll balance money and points: some explorers grant cash, others victories, and money cards also score at the end. The modular board offers four setups, tweaking explorer powers. Get ready to bluff, plan, and pray your ships make it to the final area—only one per explorer wins!

## FAQ
### Best player count?
4-6 players—more bidders = crazier auctions!

### Can it play under 45 mins?
Unlikely—auction rounds take time, but they’re worth it.

### Need history knowledge?
Nope! Explorers are just theme; the game’s pure strategy.

### Hard to learn?
Medium weight (2.4/5). Rules are simple, but good decisions are tough.

### Is it luck-heavy?
Only in auction order. The rest is bluffing and math.

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