- BGG rank
- BGG #1,876
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Amalfi: Renaissance
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,844
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Amalfi
2020
Rules assistance for Amalfi
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- 1–4 players
- 120–180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Amalfi
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Amalfi is a board game released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Takeo Yamada and its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game, Worker Placement, and Closed Drafting.
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About the game
In Amalfi, players take on the role of merchants in the Italian port town of Amalfi during the Renaissance period. The town was a dominant maritime power during the last century, however its importance has diminished. The merchants of Amalfi are eager to recapture their previous success and revive the abandoned port town, but they only have 6 small ships. Players trade resources using their ships and earn money and invest it in improving their infrastructure to help earn even more money! By purchasing charts and investing in navigation, players can earn more money, more efficiently. By building new ships, players can have more workers to take more actions. By collecting paints, books and historical buildings, they receive honor and acclaim. By hiring renowned historical figures who supports strategy, the players actions get stronger. Players work towards the goal of reviving Amalfi, while also becoming the most successful family in this historically significant harbor city.
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- uchibacoya
Questions and answers
Amalfi supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Amalfi is 120–180 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Amalfi for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Amalfi has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Amalfi belongs to these categories: Renaissance. Its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game, Worker Placement, and Closed Drafting. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Amalfi are: Takeo Yamada. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Amalfi as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.