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Palatinus (2005)

2–5 players · 30 min · age 8+ · ★ 5.5 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
30 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
5.5/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 8+ who like ancient games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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Palatinus board game box cover

About Palatinus

From the publisher: 780 B.C.: Italian Peninsula: The land that will host the foundation of Rome is a center for flourished trading and harsh fighting: from this struggle the population that ruled half of the world was born. Who will rule the city that is rising around the Palatinus? Palatinus is a tile-laying game settled on the Seven Hills of Rome.

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Ancient

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Modular Board · Designer: Alessandro Zucchini

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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Palatinus FAQ

How many players is Palatinus?
Palatinus plays with 2–5 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Palatinus take to play?
A game of Palatinus takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Palatinus any good?
Palatinus rates 5.5/10 from 252 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient game built around area majority / influence, modular board.