# Tiletum ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2022 - **BGG Rating**: 7.9 - **BGG Rank**: #285 - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 60-100 min - **Weight**: 3.39 / 5 - **Designers**: Daniele Tascini, Simone Luciani - **Artists**: Giorgio De Michele, Zbigniew Umgelter - **Publishers**: Board&Dice, Board Bound, CMON Global Limited, Delta Vision Publishing, Giant Roc, Giochix.it, Maldito Games, Midnight Jungle, Mosaico Jogos, Pixie Games, Rebel Sp. z o.o., テンデイズゲームズ (TendaysGames), TLAMA games, Well Designed Game - **Categories**: Renaissance - **Mechanics**: Action Drafting, Action Points, Contracts, Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses, Point to Point Movement, Set Collection, Variable Set-up ## Verdict Perfect for those who love heavy Eurogames with stunning maps and optimization mechanics. The inverse dice system is the star of the show.Innovative and strategic dice systemExtremely detailed art and mapVery rewarding sense of progressionHigh replayability due to variable setupSteep initial learning curveCan be long for those preferring quick gamesRECOMMENDED ## Description Pack your bags and put on your finest period attire, because in Tiletum, you are an ambitious merchant in Renaissance Europe! The goal is straightforward, but the execution is where the magic happens: you aim to become the most prestigious name of the era, traveling from Flanders to Venice to close deals, collect coats of arms, and build monumental cathedrals. It's not just about money; you'll need to win the favor of noble families and hire notable figures to boost your operation. The heart of the game is a brilliant and ruthless dice management system. Each round, several dice are rolled, and you must choose one. Here is the twist: the die serves a dual purpose. The face value determines how many resources you gain (such as wool and iron), but the power of the action you perform is inversely proportional to that value. In other words: if you pick a high-value die, you get plenty of resources, but the action will be weak. If you pick a low-value die, you get few resources, but the action will be devastatingly powerful. This constant tension between 'I need raw materials' and 'I need efficiency' creates a strategic puzzle every single turn. You'll have to plan your movements across the map, deciding when to participate in trade fairs or when to invest in the construction of magnificent works. It is a game of pure optimization, where every die choice can shift the course of your fortune. If you enjoy games with detailed maps, tight resource management, and that feeling of building an empire from scratch, Tiletum is right up your alley. ## How to Play 1. Objective of the Game In Tiletum, you and your friends play as wealthy merchants journeying across Renaissance Europe, from the city of Tiletum to Venice. Your goal is to become the most famous merchant by scoring the most Victory Points (VP). You achieve this by acquiring trade contracts for wool and iron, building trade houses, investing in cathedrals, gaining the favor of noble families, and participating in fairs where the bulk of your business takes place. 2. Setup (Preparation) Place the game board in the center of the table. The right side contains the map of Europe. Set out the resource tokens (Gold, Food, Wool, Stone, Iron) and Action Point counters within reach of all players. Place the Action Wheel in its dedicated space in the top‑left corner of the board. Rotate it so that each numbered segment aligns with a single Action. Separate all Bonus tiles, Contract tiles, and Character tiles by type, according to the number of players. Remove tiles marked “4” for 3 players, and remove tiles marked “3+” or “4” for 2 players. Shuffle the Bonus tiles and place them face‑down next to the board. Randomly place six Bonus tiles face‑up on the Action tiles (some may show Contracts or Crests). Place one Bonus tile next to the King track and the required number of Bonus tiles on the map. Shuffle the Contract tiles and place them face‑down next to the board. Draw five and place them face‑up on their dedicated spaces; these are the Contract offers. Add one Bonus tile to the space next to the King track and one to each map space. Shuffle the Character tiles and place them face‑down next to the board. Draw five and place them face‑up on their dedicated spaces; these are the Character offers. Shuffle the Construction Cost tiles and place one under each Cathedral spot. Group the Cathedral tiles by type and sort them from lowest to highest VP. Place each group on its dedicated space. Shuffle and randomly place three Town tiles and four Fair tiles on their corresponding spaces. The Unavailable Cathedral tile is removed from play. Place Fair Order tiles in the cities where the Fairs will take place. Shuffle the Corruption tokens, place them face‑down in a stack next to the Turn track, and randomly select three to place face‑down on their dedicated spaces on the Turn track. Determine the first player and give them the Compass Rose marker. The next player clockwise becomes the second player, and so on. Each player chooses a color and takes the following components in that color: 1 Player board 3 markers: one on the Scoring track at “10”, one on the King track at “0 VP” (stacked with the first player’s marker at the bottom), and one on the Turn Order track 1 Merchant and 1 Architect, placed next to the Tiletum town space on the map 8 Houses: 5 on the roof spaces of the Player board, 1 in Tiletum, and 2 next to the board as supply 7 Pillars: 5 on the first 5 Contract spaces of the Player board, 2 next to the board as supply 5 Bonus Action Point markers next to the board Each player takes 1 Iron, 1 Wool, 1 Stone, and 1 Food. The first player takes 1 Gold, the second 3, the third 5 (if playing with at least 3 players), and the fourth 6 (if playing with 4 players). Put 1 die of each color per player in the dice bag. In a 4‑player game, there will be 20 dice; in a 3‑player game, 15 dice; in a 2‑player game, 10 dice. Return any unused dice to the box. 3. Flow of the Game The game lasts four rounds. Each round is divided into five phases that must be carried out in the following order: Preparation Phase Take from the bag 8 dice (2‑player), 11 dice (3‑player), or 14 dice (4‑player). Roll all dice and place them around the Action Wheel according to their value. The first player reveals the rightmost face‑down Corruption token and moves all player markers on the King track left by the token’s value (0, 1, or 2). Markers cannot move beyond the leftmost position. Action Phase Players take turns in order. On a turn, a player: Chooses one die from the Action Wheel and takes it. Collects the Resources equal to the die’s value and color. Performs the Action associated with the die’s space. Before taking a die, a player may spend 2 Gold to add or subtract 1 from the die’s value (multiple times allowed). The die’s value is permanently changed. If the chosen Action still has a Bonus tile, the player may take it and place it in their Storehouse (optional). A taken tile cannot be discarded. After all players have taken three turns, the Action Phase ends. King Phase The player whose marker is highest on the King track takes (or discards) the Bonus tile next to the track. If none is available (last round), that player scores 4 VP. All players score points according to their position on the King track (higher = more VP, lower = fewer VP). Adjust the Turn Order track so that the highest King track player becomes first, the second highest second, etc. Ties are broken in favor of the player with the bottommost marker. Any markers in the lower ( ## FAQ ### Is the game too complex? Yes, it's considered an 'Expert' game. It has several layers of rules and the interaction between dice requires focus, so it's not for absolute beginners. ### How long does a game last? Expect to spend between 60 to 100 minutes. The time may vary depending on the number of players and the group's experience. ### Does it work well in solo mode? Yes, the game supports 1 to 4 players, allowing you to test your strategies on your own. ### What makes Tiletum different from other dice games? The inversion mechanic: the lower the die number, the stronger the action. This removes pure luck and puts strategic decision-making at the center. ### Who would I recommend this game to? To those who enjoy resource management games, history buffs, and players who like Daniele Tascini's series of games. ## Price Comparison ### Best Offers in Brazil - **Livtoys**: R$ 389,67 (https://www.livtoys.com.br/boardgames/tiletum?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Space Board Games**: R$ 395,25 (https://www.spaceboardgames.com.br/jogos-de-tabuleiro/tiletum?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on Compara Jogos: https://www.comparajogos.com.br/item/tiletum ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 31.15 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=7121263&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 39.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6186996&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 42.00 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4155990&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 44.20 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6782112&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 44.97 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5056429&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 44.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6999360&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 46.15 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6844850&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 47.10 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4170070&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 50.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5456275&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 51.76 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=4302581&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/42154/tiletum?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com