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Codex: L'Ultime secret de Léonard de Vinci
2020
Rules assistance for Codex: L'Ultime secret de Léonard de Vinci
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 180–240 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.7/5
Rules assistant for Codex: L'Ultime secret de Léonard de Vinci
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Codex: L'Ultime secret de Léonard de Vinci is a board game released in 2020 for 1–99 players, 180–240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Florent Cautela and its main mechanics are Storytelling, Cooperative Game, and Real-Time.
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About the game
Open the box and the game begins. You look at your inheritance. The objects you discover belong to an old family history, they are now yours. Codex is in the crossroad of an investigation game and an at-home escape game. The goal is simple: with the 60 elements contained within the box, you'll have to investigate this mystery to uncover it. Every details matters. Every objects are related to one another and contribute to the immersion. As you progress, you'll collect clues and resolve enigmas, until being able to gather all the new informations and achieve your goal. The game isn't bound to a rulebook. The game starts as soon as you open the box. The game can be played in one or several sessions, with one or more players. When you're done with the game, put everything back in the box and you're good to give it to another heir if you so wish.
Editions
- Codex: L'Ultime secret de Léonard de VincifrLe Lion Vert2020
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Designers
Publishers
- Le Lion Vert
Questions and answers
Codex: L'Ultime secret de Léonard de Vinci supports 1–99 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 Codex: L'Ultime secret de Léonard de Vinci is 180–240 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 Codex: L'Ultime secret de Léonard de Vinci for ages 14 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.
Codex: L'Ultime secret de Léonard de Vinci has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Codex: L'Ultime secret de Léonard de Vinci belongs to these categories: Murder / Mystery and Real-time. Its main mechanics are Storytelling, Cooperative Game, and Real-Time. 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 Codex: L'Ultime secret de Léonard de Vinci are: Florent Cautela. 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 Codex: L'Ultime secret de Léonard de Vinci 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.