
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,297
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Bonsai
- 1–4 players
- 40 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2023

2020
Rules assistance for Atelier daVinci
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Atelier daVinci is a board game released in 2020 for 2–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Rosaria Battiato and Massimo Borzì.
This game has been published by dV Giochi as a reward for winning the 2019/2020 edition of the Gioco Inedito – Best Unpublished game contest. Powered by Lucca comics & Games and dV Giochi, the contest aims to identify the best new card game design from all prototypes received and to reward it by publishing the game in a fully professional and high-quality format, overseen directly by dV Giochi. All prototypes submitted must conform to the technical and style requirements, fixed components and a given theme which changes every year. Everybody can join the contest and this is a great opportunity for emerging game designers to see their idea published. In Maestro Leonardo's workshop, there are many apprentices who try to earn the master’s esteem. You too can participate in the creation of the greatest works of this genius of the Renaissance, painting or completing paintings shared with the group, becoming an expert in colors, and attracting the attention of the master with your achievements. Who will eventually become his pupil? 1. Take color cards from the table. 2. Use them to paint paintings and score points. 3. Score bonus points with Masteries and Achievement cards! —description from the publisher
Atelier daVinci supports 2–5 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 Atelier daVinci is 20 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 Atelier daVinci for ages 8 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.
Atelier daVinci has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light 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.
Atelier daVinci belongs to these categories: Card Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Atelier daVinci and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Atelier daVinci are: Rosaria Battiato and Massimo Borzì. 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 Atelier daVinci 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.