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Inferno: Guelphs and Ghibellines Vie for Tuscany, 1259-1261
2023
Rules assistance for Inferno: Guelphs and Ghibellines Vie for Tuscany, 1259-1261
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- 1–2 players
- 60–360 min
- 14+
- Complexity 4.3/5
For 1 player
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Inferno: Guelphs and Ghibellines Vie for Tuscany, 1259-1261 is a board game released in 2023 for 1–2 players, 60–360 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Volko Ruhnke and Enrico Acerbi and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Events.
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About the game
Tuscany, 1259. As wealth from crafts and foreign trade elevated northern Italy’s urban families above the landed lords, rivalries within and among their cities hardened into conflict between two great parties. The Ghibellines aligned with the Hohenstaufen emperors who ostensibly ruled Italy, while the Guelphs backed rival imperial claimants and the greatest challenger to the Emperor’s authority, the Pope. Should any faction gain advantage, others coalesced to resist. The comuni (republics) of Firenze (Florence) and Siena dominated inland Tuscany at the head of competing alliances. As Guelphs sealed their control of the more populous Firenze, Ghibelline Siena turned to the Hohenstaufen King Manfredi of Naples for help. Local rebellions and reprisals escalated on each side, as political exiles stirred the pot. After Manfredi dispatched German knights to protect his loyal Tuscans, Firenze mustered its people and allies to march on Siena, which responded with its own great army. Pisa and Lucca, Lombardia and Umbria joined in. Guelph and Ghibelline faced off en masse at Montaperti in September 1260, in what turned out a bloody Florentine defeat. As Ghibelline exiles returned to grip Firenze, its Guelphs rallied to Lucca and Arezzo, portending an eternal inferno of fighting. Inferno—the third volume in Volko Ruhnke’s Levy & Campaign Series—visits the conflagration that was 13th-Century Tuscan warfare, factional conflict fueled by the money and burgeoning population of the region’s well-to-do cities and mountain valleys. Veteran Italian wargame designer Enrico Acerbi applies his deep knowledge of the age to bring it to life within Volko’s accessible medieval-operational system. Gathering enough transport and provender may not so much be the challenge here as the sudden impediment of rebel towns and castles along key roads. Tuscany’s unruly berrovieri horsemen, famed elite crossbowmen, and distinctive palvesari shield bearers are just a few of the unique features of this volume. Muster, mount up, and find out whose blood will make the Arbia run red! Components: One 17x22 inch Mounted Map 175 Wooden pieces 106 Playing Cards Three full-color Countersheets 15 cardboard Lord and Battle mats One Lords sticker sheet Four Player Aid sheets Two Screens Rules Booklet Background Booklet Six 6-sided dice
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- GMT Games
Questions and answers
Inferno: Guelphs and Ghibellines Vie for Tuscany, 1259-1261 supports 1–2 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 Inferno: Guelphs and Ghibellines Vie for Tuscany, 1259-1261 is 60–360 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 Inferno: Guelphs and Ghibellines Vie for Tuscany, 1259-1261 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.
Inferno: Guelphs and Ghibellines Vie for Tuscany, 1259-1261 has a complexity rating of 4.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Inferno: Guelphs and Ghibellines Vie for Tuscany, 1259-1261 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Events. 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 Inferno: Guelphs and Ghibellines Vie for Tuscany, 1259-1261 are: Volko Ruhnke and Enrico Acerbi. 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 Inferno: Guelphs and Ghibellines Vie for Tuscany, 1259-1261 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.