
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,823
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Looot
- 2–4 players
- 35 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for Corto: The Secrets of Venice
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Corto: The Secrets of Venice is an expansion for Corto released in 2014 for 2–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Sébastien Pauchon and Laurent Escoffier and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Modular Board.
Corto: The Secrets of Venice takes players into the maze-like boroughs of Venice. There, we will experience the mystery that surrounds the city, meet its surprising characters, and discover its secret hiding places filled with treasure. This expansion includes a new adventure that can be played along with any of the adventures from the base game, thus enabling new game configurations.
Corto: The Secrets of Venice supports 2–4 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 Corto: The Secrets of Venice 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 Corto: The Secrets of Venice for ages 10 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.
Corto: The Secrets of Venice belongs to these categories: Card Game, Comic Book / Strip, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Modular Board. 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 Corto: The Secrets of Venice are: Sébastien Pauchon and Laurent Escoffier. 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 Corto: The Secrets of Venice as an expansion for Corto. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Corto to use it. Check that your edition of Corto is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.