The Princes of Florence
Bid for Florence's finest attractions and host Renaissance prestige
Who it's for
Euro veterans who love auction games and tight optimization. Best at 3-5 players where bidding wars create real tension.
Not for you if…
Not for players who dislike auction mechanics or want thematic immersion over abstract optimization.
Vibe's take
Elegant, competitive, tight, cerebral
About this game
Classic auction and optimization euro set in Renaissance Florence. Bid on attractions — buildings, parks, jesters — to lure the most prestigious guests to your estate. Every round is a tense balance between spending wisely and outbidding opponents.
Get it
from €37
Categories
By the numbers
Players
Duration
75–100 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.2 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.2/10
Rank #300
16k ratings
Published
2000
Language
Moderate text
Designed by
Wolfgang Kramer, Richard Ulrich, Jens Christopher Ulrich
Published by
Delirium Games, Don't Panic Games, Nexus Editrice, Engames, alea, Korea Boardgames, Excalibur (Board Game), BGA Plus, Broadway Toys LTD, Quined Games, Wargames Club Publishing, Ystari Games, Quined White Goblin Games, uplay.it edizioni, Lacerta, Cranio Creations, WizKids (I), Rio Grande Games, Pro Ludo, Ravensburger, Zvezda
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