Coimbra

Name: Coimbra
SKU: PBGEG001
Price: 45.00 EUR
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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!

60m - 90m

2 - 4 Players

Ages 14+

Card drafting games are games in which players pick cards from a limited subset, such as a common pool, to gain some advantage (immediate or longterm) or to assemble hands of cards that are used to meet objectives within the game.

Card Drafting

Dice rolling in a game can be used for many things, randomness being the most obvious. Dice can also be used as counters. The dice themselves can be unique and different sizes, shapes and colors to represent different things.

Dice Rolling

The primary goal of a set collection mechanic is to encourage a player to collect a set of items.

Set Collection

7.6

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8 out of 10
2d20
Another very good title from this family of Italian designers. Certainly no need to own all of the similar designs; Lorenzo, Grand Austria & Marco Polo but we like the variability and are happy to keep them all. It's early to say but the scoring balance might be a little tighter in this design. Edit: I don't buy into what seems to be a bit of group think around the 'Purple track' being OP. I don't think this is an issue. Very good game in its own right. UPDATE, after a dozen plays - my admiration has grown. This is top tier and stands toe to toe with the personal classics mentioned above.
7.5 out of 10
a2b2c517
Interesting dice drafting then bidding for cards. It's like a mix of Signorie and Madaira (for use of dice color to activate the track progress bonus). A little bit too much opaque for my taste since you can't be sure what card you will get, this is where the AP may come in.
7.25 out of 10
altonu
Not as enjoyable as Lorenzo, but still a solid game. The game play is decent/good, but the theme just doesn't come through as strongly as Lorenzo.

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In the 15th and 16th century, Portugal is thriving under its leading role during the Age of Discovery. Nestled in the heart of Portugal, the city of Coimbra serves as a cultural center of the country. As the head of one of Coimbra’s oldest houses, you seek to earn prestige by deepening relationships with nearby monasteries or funding expeditions of the era. To reach this goal, you must vie for the favors of the city’s most influential citizens, even if you must offer a bit of coin or some protective detail.

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!

Ages	14+
Designer	Flaminia Brasini, Virginio Gigli
Mechanics	Card Drafting, Dice Rolling, Set Collection
Play Time	60m – 90m
Players	2 Players, 3 Players, 4 Players
Publisher	sternenschimmermeer, eggertspiele, Ghenos Games, Pegasus Spiele, Rebel
Theme	Dice, Renaissance

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