The Patrons of Venice
- Players: 3–5 players
- Play time: 90 min
- BGG rating: 6.7
About The Patrons of Venice
At the height of the Renaissance, the Mediterranean was alive with trading galleys exchanging prized goods between Europe, Africa and the Far East. Vessels from the Baltic Sea carried lumber, wool, iron, and hemp while vessels from the Black Sea delivered silk and spices from the Far East. At the center of it all was the port city of Venice, the "Queen of the Adriatic," where merchant families earned fortunes from the trade. As the head of a Venetian merchant family, you will begin the game with a warehouse and a few ships carrying trade goods. Sponsor local businesses to manufacture raw goods into valuable luxury goods and sell them to local Aristocraticci for money and favor. Compete against other families for raw goods and prime real-estate. Do you place your new draper business in the draper quarter where it will be more profitable, or beside the campo with the beautiful statue to earn your family more prestige? Raw goods are cheaper at the Pirate wharf, but if the Pirates get enough money, they will set sail and rob everyone's ships of their most prized goods!
- Released
- 2004
- Designer
- Ken Stevens
- Age
- 10+
- Best with
- 4 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play The Patrons of Venice?
The Patrons of Venice plays with 3–5 players.
What is the best player count for The Patrons of Venice?
BoardGameGeek community voters say The Patrons of Venice is best with 4 players (1 vote).
How long does The Patrons of Venice take to play?
A game of The Patrons of Venice takes 90 min.
What age is The Patrons of Venice for?
The recommended minimum age for The Patrons of Venice is 10+.
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