La Città

Grow Renaissance city-states and lure citizens away from rivals who neglect food, health, or culture.

👥 2–5 playersapprox. 120 min🪄 Takes some learning12+
6.5 · BGG #1,275

Who it's for

Players who want a meaty, confrontational builder where geography and neglect have real consequences.

Not for you if…

You want a relaxed solo-puzzle builder or a short session; this is long, heavy for its era, and the citizen-poaching can feel punishing if you fall behind.

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Vibe's take

A tense, interactive balancing act where your neighbors' cities constantly siphon your people if you slip on any need.

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About this game

A weighty Renaissance city-building game where rival Italian city-states compete for population. You build farms, quarries, marketplaces, and bathhouses to feed, fund, and grow your cities, and each turn hungry or unhealthy citizens literally walk away to a better-run neighbor. After six turns, the most prosperous, well-rounded population wins.

Population physically migrates to better citiesBalance food, money, health, and cultureProximity makes every neighbor a threat

By the numbers

Players

Best at 4 playersWorks with 2–5

Duration

120 min

Ages 12+

Complexity

3.3 / 5 — Medium

BGG Rating

6.5/10

Rank #1,275

5.4k ratings

Published

2000

Language

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