Concordia Venus
- Players
- 2-6
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.0 / 5
- Year
- 2018
About the game
Concordia Venus is a standalone reimplementation of the acclaimed economic strategy game Concordia, set in Roman times. Players send colonists across the map to build cities producing bricks, food, tools, wine, and cloth, using a hand of role cards that double as both actions and end-game victory points. With multiple maps and a new Venus personality card, players must plan efficient trade routes while watching rivals for opportunities to outpace them. It's a peaceful, card-driven race for economic supremacy.
Hobbli's Notes
Concordia has long been praised for its elegant card-based action selection, and Venus refines that formula with added variety through new maps and personality cards. It's a thinking gamer's economic game: quiet, understated, but full of interesting decisions about efficiency and timing. The lack of direct conflict makes it a great choice for groups who want strategy without confrontation.
What we like
- Elegant card-based action selection is easy to learn but hard to master.
- Multiple maps and personality cards add variety and replayability.
- Low direct conflict keeps the game friendly and relaxed.
- Supports up to six players without excessive downtime.
Keep in mind
- Lack of direct interaction may feel too passive for some.
- Optimal play can feel like a solitary puzzle rather than a shared experience.
- New players may struggle to evaluate card values early on.
Who it's for
Suited to euro-game fans aged 13+ who enjoy quiet, non-confrontational economic strategy in groups of 2-6.
