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Base game

Genoa

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Published
2001
Players
2–5
Play time
60–120 min
Reach
Niche
Evaluations
0
Themes:
NegotiationRenaissance
Mechanics:
Auction & biddingDice rollingTrading & negotiationRoute buildingSet collection

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Main mechanics explained

  • Auction & bidding: Value is set by what players are willing to pay.
  • Dice rolling: Dice create swing and force you to adapt.
  • Trading & negotiation: Deals between players move the game forward.
  • Route building: You connect points on a map and defend the connection.
Full publisher description

In Genoa (originally published as The Traders of Genoa ), players take the part of Renaissance traders, moving about the city acquiring goods and filling orders for goods. Messages need to be delivered and privileges obtained. Of course, none of this can be accomplished on one's own. Much negotiation and deal-making is the order of the day in an effort to become the richest deal-maker in Genoa. Flexible rules allow for negotiating almost everything in the game. The Traders of Genoa version of this game is #6 in the Alea big box series .

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