The Great Italian Wars

The Great Italian Wars 2011

Design Luca Revello Publisher (Self-Published)
8.3 /10
BGG rating
2.8
Weight
2–6
Players
4
Best at
60
Minutes
12
Age

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About the Game

This is an innovative card game that recreates the atmosphere of the Italian late Renaissance (1494-1527) during the famous period called the "Italian Wars".

In the game players can play 3 cards in hand each turn with the scope to realize historical events such as Treaties, battles, political weddings, Leagues, and artworks represented by the cards. There are also strategic zones like Palace, Prison, Duchy of Milan, or Kingdom of Naples among event cards.

The player with the most victory points at the end of game is the winner.

(in italian)

E' un gioco di carte innovatico che ricrea l'atmosfera del tardo rinascimento italiano (periodo di gioco dal 1494 al 1527) durante il famoso periodo chiamato "Le guerre d'Italia" Nel gioco ogni giocatore può giocare 3 carte ogni suo turno con lo scopo di realizzare eventi storici rappresentati da carte. Ci sono anche zone strategiche come Palazzo, Prigione, Ducato di Milano o Regno di Napoli. Trattati, battaglie, matrimoni politici, Leghe, capolavori possono essere realizzati nel gioco. Il giocatore con il maggior numero di punti vittoria alla fine del gioco è il vincitore.

Gioco in Italiano ed Inglese

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BGG ratings
6
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refreshed Jul 21, 2026