Timeless Journeys: The Italian Grand Tour
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- Designer Nestore Mangone , Andrea Robbiani
- Publisher Lirius Games
- Illustration Laura Guglielmo
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What to Expect
You play as early Grand Tour travelers exploring Italian cities and filling Travel Journals. The game blends deck, bag and pool building with hand management, set collection and point-to-point movement: play Travel, Friendship and Inspiration cards, create chains of same-type cards and expand options via a shared market. Play proceeds through five rounds with phases such as Famous Travelers and Market.
Who Is This Game For?
Aimed at hobby gamers who enjoy card-driven engines and historical themes; age recommendation is 14+. With a 120-minute playtime it's suited for extended game nights and groups up to five players, and it also includes a solo option.
How It Works
You develop your card pool (Deck, Bag, and Pool Building) and manage your hand (Hand Management) to trigger actions and score points. Open Drafting and a shared Market provide selectable advanced actions each round. Point-to-Point Movement dictates which cities you visit and which journal entries you can make. Set Collection and End Game Bonuses reward curated combinations over the five rounds.
What Makes It Special
Designers Nestore Mangone and Andrea Robbiani merge travel narrative with engine-building mechanics like deck/bag construction and card-chaining. The structured five-round flow with Famous Travelers and Market phases gives a clear pacing. The Italian Grand Tour theme (Category: Italy; Travel) adds historical flavor to the card engine.
Pro
- Deep card synergies from combining Deck/Bag/Pool Building and Hand Management
- Point-to-point travel enforces thematic route decisions
- Set collection and end-game bonuses allow multiple scoring approaches
- Supports solo play (players.min = 1) and up to five players
Contra
- Around 120 minutes per game — requires time commitment
- Mechanically dense, less suited for casual family play
- Initial learning curve to master card chains and market interactions
Setting & atmosphere
Thematically set on the Grand Tour through Italy in the 18th–19th century: cities, cafés and cultural encounters form the core motifs. Travel journal entries convert discoveries into victory points.
Tips for beginners
Focus early on simple card chains and use the market sparingly; avoid overhauling your pool too quickly.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes. players.min = 1 indicates a solo mode is included.
How long does a game really take?
Duration is listed as 120 minutes; allow extra time for setup and first-time explanations.
What prior experience do I need?
Recommended for ages 14+; experience with deck-building and hand-management is helpful.
How does this compare to similar games?
It combines deck/bag-building with point-to-point route planning and a shared market, blending thematic travel with engine mechanics.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to the 14+ recommendation and playtime, it's less of a typical family game.
What mechanic makes it special?
The mix of Deck, Bag, and Pool Building with Hand Management and Open Drafting defines its core gameplay.
Fazit
Recommended for players who like thematic card engines and route planning, provided you have time for an approximately two-hour session and some experience with layered card mechanics.
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