# Tributo a Mondrian ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2024 - **BGG Rating**: 7.8 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-99 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 15-25 min - **Weight**: 1.00 / 5 - **Designers**: Danilo Valente - **Publishers**: LudoCafé - **Categories**: Abstract Strategy - **Mechanics**: Drawing, End Game Bonuses, Line Drawing, Simultaneous Action Selection ## Verdict Perfect for those seeking a fast, visual, and relaxing game, ideal as a filler or an introduction to the hobby.Simple and intuitive rulesSimultaneous play speeds up the gameVisually satisfying final resultGreat for any number of playersLittle direct interaction between playersSimplicity might feel shallow for expertsRECOMMENDED ## Description Ever wondered what it feels like to be a master of modernism while gaming? In Tribute to Mondrian, you step into the shoes of an artist attempting to create the most harmonious and efficient geometric composition, inspired by the iconic style of Piet Mondrian. The game is elegant, fast-paced, and turns your table into a genuine contemporary art gallery. The dynamics are simple but require a keen eye. To start, each player prepares their canvas (a sheet) by drawing three initial lines that cannot cross, creating the first white areas. From there, the competition begins. In each round, two cards are revealed: a line card and a color card. This is where the strategic decision comes in: do you prefer to draw a new line following the card's restrictions, or do you prefer to fill an area with the indicated color? The game flows very quickly because everyone plays simultaneously. There's no boring wait for your neighbor's turn. The challenge is to balance the creation of new areas with the need to fill them, always keeping an eye on the evaluation cards that define what will score the most points at the end. Additionally, you choose a favorite color at the start, which serves as your trump card for extra points. After 10 rounds, the artwork is complete. It's time to evaluate who best interpreted the composition rules and who used their favorite color most intelligently. It's a perfect gateway game for those who want something light but with that puzzle-like feel that leaves you thinking 'what if I had drawn that line there?'. If you enjoy abstract games, like drawing, or want to introduce board games to someone new, this is the ideal title. It's visually satisfying, easy to explain, and ends with every player having created a unique piece of art! ## How to Play Game Objective In Tribute to Mondrian, players take on the role of artists creating compositions in the style of Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. The goal is to draw lines and color white areas on the Easel to create the most valuable artwork, following the criteria of the Evaluation cards and strategically using the Favorite Color. The player with the most points at the end of 10 rounds wins. Setup Easel: Each player receives a sheet with a 7x7 grid (rows 1-7 and columns A-F). Favorite Color: Choose a color and color the Brush on the Easel with the corresponding chalk. Evaluation Cards: Separate them by border groups (A-gray, B-beige, C-colored). For the first game, use 1 card from A and 1 from B, placing them face-up on the table. Initial Lines: Shuffle the 13 Lines cards, draw 3, and place them on the table. Each player draws 3 black lines on their Easel, choosing one option from each card, without crossing existing lines. Game Piles: Shuffle the remaining 10 Lines cards and the 10 Colors cards into separate piles. Game Flow The game consists of 10 rounds. In each round: Reveal 1 Lines card and 1 Colors card from the piles. All players act simultaneously, choosing one action: Draw a line (with black chalk) Color a white area Use a wildcard (up to 2 times per game) Pass (if unable to act) Actions and How to Play A) Draw a Line Use black chalk to draw a line indicated on the current Lines card. Rules: Do not cross existing lines—stop when encountering another line or the edge. Do not draw in already colored areas. B) Color a White Area Follow the color on the Colors card and the influence zone on the Lines card: You can only color areas with at least 1 square in the gray zone of the Lines card. Fill all squares in the area with the chosen color. If the Colors card has two colors, choose one. C) Use a Wildcard Cross out one of the 4 numbers on the Easel to: Draw a line not listed on the card. Color with a different color than the card. Color outside the influence zone (uses 2 wildcards if changing both color and zone). Each unused wildcard is worth +4 points at the end. End of Game and Scoring At the end of the 10th round, calculate: Paint Palette: If any color or white areas are missing, note -7 points. Cancel the penalty if you have all 4 colors and at least 1 white area. Evaluation Cards: Add points from each card based on their criteria (e.g., white areas, square shapes, adjacent colors). Favorite Color: 1 point for every 2 squares in areas of the chosen color (discarding odd numbers). Wildcards: +4 points per unused wildcard (maximum 8). The player with the highest total score wins. In case of a tie, the tiebreaker is: 1) Favorite Color points, 2) wildcards used. Tips to Win Prioritize large areas to color with your Favorite Color—every 2 squares are worth 1 point. Use wildcards sparingly: each unused one is worth 4 extra points. Pay attention to Evaluation cards from the start—they determine how your areas will be scored. ## FAQ ### Is the game hard to learn? Not at all! The rules are super simple and intuitive. Everyone will be drawing within a few minutes. ### How long does a game take? It's very quick, usually between 15 and 25 minutes, since everyone plays at the same time. ### Do I need to be good at drawing to play? Nope! The game is about basic geometry (straight lines and filling areas), no artistic talent required. ### How many people can play? The game is extremely flexible, supporting everything from 1 player (solo) to very large groups. ### Is there much language dependency? Almost none. There is very little text, and most of the information is visual or easily memorized. ## Price Comparison ### Best Offers in Brazil - **Loja LudoCafé**: R$ 85,40 (https://loja-ludocafe.lojaintegrada.com.br/tributo-a-mondrian?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Brechó Lúdico**: R$ 90,53 (https://brecholudico.com.br/produto/tributo-a-mondrian/?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on Compara Jogos: https://www.comparajogos.com.br/item/tributo-a-mondrian