Sardegna
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 11+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.6 / 5
- Year
- 2005
About the game
Sardegna sends players to the 14th-century Kingdom of Sardegna, where rival nobles vie for influence across sixteen provinces. Using a shared set of character cards, players deploy ships, build towns and towers, and settle villagers to sway influence in shifting scoring locations. Only the next two scoring locations are known at a time, forcing constant tactical adjustment. It's a tense area-influence game where timing and preparation matter as much as raw resources.
Hobbli's Notes
Sardegna rewards players who can read the shifting scoring locations and pivot their plans accordingly: the identical character card sets keep things fair while still leaving plenty of room for clever plays. It has a satisfying medieval island theme and enough unpredictability to stay tense until the final round.
What we like
- Shifting scoring locations keep every round tense and unpredictable.
- Identical character sets keep the game balanced.
- Rich medieval theme of ships, towns, and towers.
- Moderate complexity welcomes newer strategy gamers.
Keep in mind
- High downtime rating suggests waiting between turns.
- Uncertainty in scoring locations can feel swingy to some players.
Who it's for
Good for strategy-minded players age 10+ in groups of 2-4 who enjoy area-majority games with a moderate amount of planning and reactive play.
