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Virtu - The Art of Governing

Virtu Board Game - The Art of Governing

Virtu Board Game - The Art of Governing

In the Virtu - The Art of Governing board game, you will find yourself in Renaissance Italy, where as the powerful ruler of one of the major city-states, you will face a constant struggle for prestige, influence and dominance. A fun strategy game that draws you into a world of political intrigue, of military tactics and a cultural boom, where you have to make a decision, whether you will lead your city to power through diplomacy, the war campaign, the dissemination of art or strategic machinations.Every decision can change the fate of your empire, will you strengthen your influence through alliances or take the path of military expansion? Thanks to its sophisticated mechanics and emphasis on historical atmosphere, Virtu - The Art of Government offers a thrilling and complex gaming experience where only the smartest and most cunning players will become the true masters of Italy.

Key features of the board game The Art of Governing

  • Virtu - The Art of Governing takes you to Renaissance Italy
  • You'll enjoy social intrigue, military tactics and cultural flourishes
  • You will learn diplomacy, war campaigns and strategic machination
  • Forge alliances or take the path of military expansion
  • Virtu - The Art of Government board game is in Czech
  • Includes two versions of the game for 3-5 players and for 2 players
  • Children aged 14 and over will enjoy it
  • The total length of the game is around 1 hour
Virtu Board Game - The Art of Governing

In the heart of Renaissance Italy

In the Virtu - The Art of Government board game, you take on the role of one of the most powerful rulers of Renaissance Italy and lead one of the iconic dynasties of the time. You will rule the Aragonese dynasty in Naples,to consolidate the power of the Medici family in Florence, to rule with a firm hand like the Sforzas in Milan, to defend the commercial empire of the Venetian Republic, or to take on intrigue and ecclesiastical influence like the Borgias in Rome? Each faction brings its own strategic options and play style, so the path to domination may be different, whether you choose diplomacy, military expansion, art, or behind-the-scenes machinations, will be up to you. Every decision will bring you closer to dominating Italy or knocking you into oblivion. Do you have the wit and strength to become the most powerful ruler of your time?

Virtu Board Game - The Art of Governing

War, trade or diplomacy?

In the Virtu - The Art of Government board game, the path to power is not easy, but it offers countless opportunities for the smartest rulers. Your goal is to accumulate prestige, which you gain by gathering resources, promoting science and art, developing trade and expanding your influence. You can become a patron of the greatest thinkers and artists, securing admiration and respect, or seize power through military force and diplomatic machinations to conquer other cities. You will have to lead a complex web of alliances and intrigue as every decision you make will affect the balance of power in Italy.

Virtu Board Game - The Art of Governing
Virtu Board Game - The Art of Governing
Virtu Board Game - The Art of Governing

Flexible strategy game Virtu - The Art of Government for different number of players

Virtu - The Art of Government is designed primarily for 3 to 5 players, allowing for rich political dynamics, intricate intrigue and negotiation between rival clans. However, the game also offers a specially adapted 2-player variant that maintains deep strategic gameplay and delivers an intense duel for domination of Italy.

Rich equipment for strategic mastery

The Virtu - The Art of Government board game comes with a comprehensive set of components that allow you to fully immerse yourself in the thrilling competition for power in Renaissance Italy. The dominant element is a game plan depicting Italy, complete with small prestige boards for both regular play and the two-player variant. Each player controls their own action palace where they plan strategic moves. The game includes 57 city tiles, titles, guilds and cathedrals, that enrich the game world, and 94 cards, that bring a wide range of tactical choices. The game also includes 90 domination discs, 62 pieces (military units, agents and cathedrals) and a number of other tokens, including bonuses for patronage, war reinforcements or unavailable cities. There are game coins, a scoring pad and detailed rules covering both the base game and the two-player variant.

Virtu Board Game - The Art of Governing

Specifications

Battery

Must additionally purchase AA batteries No

Age and intended use

Usage Everybody
Suitable for 14 years

Product type

Product type Board game

Games and puzzles

Product type Base game
Package contents Figures, Playing board, Cards, Coins, Game manual, Diary, Chips
Minimum number of players 2
Maximum number of players 5
Game length 60 min

Release date

Month of release July
Release date 2023

Language

Rule language Czech, Slovak
Game language Czech

Genres and game mechanics

Genre Strategic
Sub-genre (Theme) History
Gameplay mechanics Points collection
Code:  HRAls12405
Links: Producer's Website:
Manufacturer information

ALBI Česká republika a.s., Palác Karlín, Thámova 289/13, 186 00 Praha 8, +420222541381, [email protected]

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