Masters of Renaissance: Lorenzo il Magnifico - The Card Game
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 45 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.1 / 5
- Year
- 2019
About the game
Masters of Renaissance: Lorenzo il Magnifico - The Card Game brings the acclaimed action-selection worker-placement game down to a fast, portable card format. As a Florentine citizen, you draft cards from the market to build a production engine, transforming resources and storing them in your strongbox. Leader abilities and devotion to the Pope add extra strategic layers on top of straightforward drafting and set collection. It offers deep strategic choices in a lighter, quicker package than its bigger board-game sibling.
Hobbli's Notes
A nicely compressed take on Lorenzo il Magnifico's engine-building ideas: quick to teach, satisfying to optimize, and good for solo play. It won't replace the full game for hardcore fans, but it's an excellent lighter alternative.
What we like
- Distills a beloved worker-placement design into a fast, portable card game.
- Solid solo mode makes it a good option for lone players.
- Drafting and set-collection mechanics create meaningful strategic tension.
- Short 45-minute playtime fits easily into a game night.
Keep in mind
- Loses some of the depth and tactile appeal of the full board game.
- Card-based production engine may feel abstract without the original's theme immersion.
- Best suited to players who already enjoy engine-building euros.
Who it's for
Fans of economic engine-building games, 1 to 4 players, casual-to-mid-weight gamers looking for a shorter session.
