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2021 Ranked #1,369

Gutenberg

Printing-workshop strategy game where fifteenth-century pioneers fulfill orders, improve equipment, and gain patron support. Production capacity and reputation grow together, so every commission must advance both wealth and recognition.

Strategy Games Industry / Manufacturing Auction/Bidding Contracts Players: Games with Solitaire Rules

Players

1-4

Play time

60-120 min

Age

10+

Complexity

2.7/5

Rating

7.35

Harder to teach Highly interactive Deep strategy

Overview

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ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.3/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 3.9/5

High replayability

Interaction 3.7/5

Highly interactive

Player scaling 4.0/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 4.5/5

Deep strategy

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How it plays

How does it play?

Gutenberg is a board game for 1-4 people in which players will play as the pioneers of printing in the 15th century. By carrying out orders, they will build their wealth and fame.

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Gutenberg is a board game for 1-4 people in which players will play as the pioneers of printing in the 15th century. By carrying out orders, they will build their wealth and fame. By improving their printing workshops and gaining the support of patrons, they will develop their production capacity. The game will be won by a printer who boasts the greatest recognition and wealth. By bidding for specific actions, players will develop their workshop, acquire new fonts, inks and decorations. The unique system of rotating gears allows you to combine bonuses and earn a large number of points. The game is won by the player with the most points after six rounds.

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All specifications (5)

Play and group

Players
1–4
Best with
2–4
Play time
60–120 min
Age
10+
Complexity
2.7/5
Credits and catalog connections

Credits

Designers

2
Katarzyna Cioch Wojciech Wi?niewski

Artists

1
Rafa? Sz?apa

Publishers

1
Granna

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