Coimbra introduces an innovative new dice mechanism in which the dice players draft each round are used in multiple different ways and have an impact on many aspects of their decision making. While there are many paths to victory, players should always seek to optimize their opportunities with every roll of the dice. Combined with ever-changing synergies of the citizens, expeditions, and monasteries, no two games of Coimbra will ever be the same!
akros
Tentative rating after one game - I quite liked the gameplay. On the downside, I found the amount of colour tracks quite overwhelming - I had to put a lot of cognitive effort just to connect the meanings of the colour base of the dice Vs the colour of the dice Vs the card you buy with the dice Vs the cost to pay that card. Other 3 players didn't feel the same way, so I guess it's more of a personal preference :)
adrian754
Very good game even with its lack of strong theme, excellent dice mechanism, you draft them and used in multiple different ways, it's indeed very clever and fun.
abweins
Fun to play. Gorgeous art. A solid mid-length euro. Two complaints: 1. Diplomas are tacked on. 2. While you strategize for the general direction you want to go and you can tactically puzzle through which order to take your income, there are too many variables to account for when dice drafting—or even picking a card to buy once you take your dice back.