# Rococo: Deluxe Edition ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2020 - **BGG Rating**: 8.2 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 60-120 min - **Weight**: 3.06 / 5 - **Designers**: Louis Malz, Matthias Cramer, Stefan Malz - **Artists**: Ian O'Toole - **Publishers**: Eagle-Gryphon Games, Geekach LLC, Korea Boardgames, Maldito Games, Mosaico Jogos, Skellig Games, YOKA Games - **Categories**: Age of Reason, Economic, Industry / Manufacturing - **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Delayed Purchase, End Game Bonuses, Hand Management, Income, Open Drafting, Set Collection ## Verdict If you love planning, budgeting, and feeling like a true 18th‑century fashionista, Rococo is for you!Sharp hand managementPremium luxury componentsLong‑term strategic decisionsHigh average playtimeModerate to high complexityFOR GENRE FANS ## Description In Rococo: Deluxe Edition you become the owner of a renowned tailoring workshop in 18th‑century France, where fashion is as important as politics. Each turn represents a day of preparation for the Grand Ball, the season’s most anticipated event, and you must allocate your staff to tasks ranging from hiring new employees to embroidering luxurious gowns and funding extravagant decorations. Hand management forces you to carefully choose which action cards to keep, while deck and bag building lets you collect fabric, jewelry, and furniture pieces that can later be used to upgrade production or earn prestige points. The game blends area majority influence with delayed purchases, letting you plan long‑term investments instead of spending everything immediately. After seven rounds, the Grand Ball erupts with fireworks, and final scoring counts rented gowns, funded decorations, and end‑game bonuses for specific achievements. The experience is rich in resource‑flow decisions, combining long‑term strategy with the tension of immediate choices. Rococo: Deluxe Edition features premium components like velvet cloth, silk tokens, and resin jewelry that give the game a stunning visual flair, along with new expansions that deepen the production system. If you enjoy games that demand meticulous planning, resource economics, and a touch of elegance, Rococo delivers an engaging and visually dazzling experience. ## How to Play Goal of the Game Welcome to the Rococo era! In Rococo: Deluxe Edition, you own a prestigious tailoring business competing to gain the most Prestige Points by dressing guests for Louis XV’s Grand Ball. Over 7 rounds, you’ll hire employees, craft elegant Garments (gowns and frock coats), fund lavish Decorations, and rent your creations to nobles. At the game’s end, points are awarded for rented Garments, Employee Bonuses, and funded Decorations. The player with the highest Prestige wins! Setup Base Game Setup (4 players): Place the game board (correct side for player count) and the Queen’s Favor token. Sort the 28 Employee cards by level (I–VI), shuffle each level, and stack them to form the New Employees draw deck. Place all Resource tiles and Garment tiles in their respective bags. Each player takes: 1 Player Board, 1 Resource tile rack, 5 Start Employee cards (facedown in their Employee supply). 20 Trademark Tokens, 1 Prestige Counter (set to 0). 15 Livre, 1 Lace, and 1 Thread token. Set up the bank with Livre coins and place the General Supply of Thread/Lace tokens nearby. The last player to use needle/thread becomes the Start Player (receives the Gold Thimble token). Game Flow The game lasts 7 rounds, each with 4 phases: Prepare for a New Round: Refresh Employee cards, Resource tiles, and Garment tiles. Resolve Queen’s Favor if claimed. Select 3 Employee Cards: Players secretly choose 3 cards from their Employee supply (replenishing from discards if needed). Perform Actions: Players take turns playing 1 card to perform a Main action (and optionally a Bonus action). Receive Income: All players gain 5 Livre plus bonuses from Catering Kitchen Decorations. Actions and How to Play When playing an Employee card, choose 1 of 6 Main actions (restrictions apply by Employee type): Claim the Queen’s Favor (Master/Journeyman only): Take the Queen’s Favor token (+5 Livre), becoming Start Player next round. Acquire Resources: Buy a Resource tile from the display (cost: 0–2 Livre). Keep it for silk or discard for Thread/Lace. Tailor a Garment (Master/Journeyman only): Pay Livre and discard Resources to craft a Garment. Choose to: Rent it to a guest (place in a Hall, claim rewards, and score Prestige later). Sell it for Livre. Hire a New Employee (Master only): Pay 0–5 Livre to take an Employee from the display (adds an extra action this round). Depute this Employee: Remove the played Employee from the game for Livre (minimum 4 Employees must remain). Fund a Decoration: Pay Livre to place a Trademark token on a Decoration (e.g., Fireworks, Statues) for end-game Prestige. After the Main action, resolve the Employee Bonus (if any). End of Game and Scoring The game ends after Round 7. Final scoring order: Convert leftover Livre to Prestige (1 per 10 Livre). Score Employee Bonuses (crown icons) and Queen’s Favor (+3 Prestige). Majorities in each Hall (most Garments earns points). Fireworks Display: Move Garments from the Royal Hall to funded Fireworks (multiply their Prestige by ×2 or ×3). Statues: 2 Prestige per unique Garment color (max 8 per Statue). Score all Trademark tokens on Garments, Decorations, and the All Halls Bonus. Most Prestige wins! Tiebreaker: most remaining Livre. Tips to Win Balance your staff: Keep at least 1 Master for key actions like tailoring high-value Garments. Prioritize the Catering Kitchen: Fund both sides early to boost income from Decorations and Garment rentals. Diversify Garments: Rent orange frock coats (rare) and green gowns (uncommon) for higher Prestige and Statue scoring. ## FAQ ### What is the average playtime? About 60 to 120 minutes, depending on player count and group experience. ### How many players can play? 1 to 5 players, making it great for family games or small groups. ### What is the complexity level? Medium to high; requires focus on action cards, resource flow, and purchase planning. ### What standout components does the game have? Velvet cloth, silk tokens, resin jewelry, gold‑foil stamped wooden markers, and upgraded cutting boards. ### Who is the game best suited for? Fans of economic, resource‑management, and historical fashion themes who enjoy deep strategic decisions. ### Does the game have a solo mode? Yes, the Madame du Barry expansion offers a challenging solo mode focused on building a fashion empire. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 103.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4819363&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 103.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6205673&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 107.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6186703&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 131.87 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6544759&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 133.54 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6723292&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 136.93 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=3438597&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 140.26 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=1842767&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 143.41 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4781853&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 143.41 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6843720&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 149.08 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4227155&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/33187/rococo-deluxe-edition?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com