Pax Renaissance: 2nd Edition

Bankroll kings, topple popes, and reshape Renaissance Europe

👥 1–4 playersapprox. 120 min🪄 Takes some learning14+
🧩 Solo mode7.1 · BGG #369

Who it's for

History buffs and heavy-game enthusiasts who relish Eklund's dense, interconnected systems. Rewards deep study and repeated plays.

Not for you if…

Not for casual players — the rules are notoriously complex and the theme is deeply embedded in historical knowledge. Expect a steep learning curve.

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Vibe's take

Dense, cerebral, historical, cascading

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About this game

Dense historical card game simulating the political, religious, and economic upheavals of Renaissance Europe. Players are bankers manipulating kings, popes, and trade routes through a market of powerful cards that trigger cascading events across the continent.

Phil Eklund designSolo modeDeep historyHeavy strategy

By the numbers

Players

Best at 2–3 playersWorks with 2–4

Duration

60–120 min

Ages 14+

Complexity

4.6 / 5 — Very Heavy

BGG Rating

7.1/10

Rank #369

3.3k ratings

Published

2021

Language

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