
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,856
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Joraku
- 3–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2015

2015
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CINECITTA 1937 is a board game released in 2015 for 3–5 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Iori Tsukinami (月並いおり) and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Open Drafting.
チネチッタ1937 (Tinetitta1937), Cinecitta 1937 is set in a pre-war Italian movie studio. The second edition released in 2016 includes English rules. Publisher's summary This is a movie studio in the suburb of Rome. Many people from all over the world gather here to produce their ideal movies. Among them, you are also employing your staff, managing your budget while headhunting in order to produce your film. In this game, your objective is to gather capable staff and complete valuable movies while earning money. You can also have your talented staff promote your movies to increase your earnings. This is a drafting game combined with limited bidding to recruit talented staff to produce a great film.
CINECITTA 1937 supports 3–5 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 CINECITTA 1937 is 20–40 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 CINECITTA 1937 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.
CINECITTA 1937 has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
CINECITTA 1937 belongs to these categories: Card Game and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Open 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 CINECITTA 1937 are: Iori Tsukinami (月並いおり). 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 CINECITTA 1937 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.