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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Fans of tableau-building games with drafting and cultural themes will love this. Like a strategic puzzle with Portuguese flair!
Highlights
- Crunchy draft-vs-tableau decisions
- Rich, immersive theme
- Satisfying card combos
- Scales well 2-4 players
Keep in mind
- May overwhelm beginners
- Some card draw luck
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About the game
What you do in a play session
In *Romaria*, you’re the organizer of Portugal’s most traditional festival — the Romaria de Nossa Senhora d’Agonia! Your goal? Create the most impressive parade, featuring Mordomas, musicians, Gigantones, and other iconic elements. The game blends tableau building and card drafting: each round, you’ll play a card from your hand to expand your parade, placing it strategically next to existing cards. Watch out for the market — the order for picking new cards depends on the value of what you’ve played! Collecting pieces of traditional costumes (Lavradeiras) and fulfilling secret objectives (Lugares de Viana) can swing the game. In the end, the player with the most prestigious parade — scoring points for number sequences, card combos, and completed costumes — wins. It’s a thematic game packed with tough choices between draft priority and tableau synergies. Get ready for a strategic celebration!
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Best player count
BGG community vote
2
OK
3
OK
4
OK
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Families
Publisher
(Self-Published)
Designer
Ricardo Miguel Ferreira
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Best player count?
Plays great at 3-4, but even 2-player keeps the strategic tension.
Hard to learn?
Some nuances, but core mechanics (drafting/placement) click after 1-2 games.
Actual playtime?
~45 mins with 4 experienced players. New groups may take 1h15.
Expansions needed?
Nope — base game has plenty of card variety.
Good for eurogamers?
Absolutely! Features resource management (Chieira), multiple scoring paths, and minimal 'take that'.
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