1347: De Nigrae Pestis Ludo
- Designer Marco Mingozzi
- Publisher Magic Press Edizioni Srl (MPE)
- Illustration Daniela Giubellini
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
Players take on the role of plague doctors investing influence tokens secretly in six city areas to fight the plague, gain prestige, and earn money. Each round reveals investments, and only the player with the majority in an area can perform its action. Others receive compensation resources, adding a strategic layer where losing can be a tactic. The game unfolds over three periods, each with multiple rounds of tense bidding and area control.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for experienced players aged 14 and up, 1347 offers a deep strategic experience with complex mechanics like worker placement and area majority. With approximately 180 minutes per game, it's best suited for longer gaming sessions and players comfortable with intricate interaction.
How It Works
In 1347, players secretly place influence tokens across six board areas, each enabling different actions. After all tokens are placed, they're revealed and the player with the highest investment in each area executes its action. Other players convert unused influence into money or grave diggers as compensation. Core mechanics include Area Majority, Auction Compensation, Take That, and Worker Placement, creating a dynamic interplay of control and resource management over several rounds.
What Makes It Special
Marco Mingozzi combines Worker Placement, Area Majority, and Auction Compensation mechanics into a thematic medieval plague setting. While it hasn't won awards, 1347 stands out for its blend of bluffing and strategic depth within a historically grounded theme.
Pro
- Deep strategic decisions through Area Majority and Worker Placement
- Engaging bluffing element via hidden investments
- Thematic medieval plague epidemic setting
- High player interaction through competing influence
Contra
- Long playtime around 180 minutes requires patience
- Complex mechanics may overwhelm beginners
- Not suitable for families with younger children
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in the year 1347 during the Black Death spread in medieval towns and countryside, players act as plague doctors striving to gain influence and contain the epidemic.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus first on understanding the timing and mechanics of influence investments before attempting complex strategies.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, 1347 is designed for 2 to 6 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts around 180 minutes, suitable for extended sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with complex worker placement and area majority games is helpful.
How does this compare to similar games?
Its combination of hidden area majority investments and auction compensation makes it unique.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to complexity and age recommendation of 14+, it’s better suited for adult players.
What mechanic makes it special?
The hidden area majority investments combined with auction compensation stand out.
Fazit
1347: De Nigrae Pestis Ludo is recommended for players who enjoy long, strategic games with high player interaction. It's less suited for casual or family gamers due to its complexity and duration.
