- BGG rank
- BGG #11,441
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Lucca Città
- 3–5 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2005
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- BGG #21,938
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- 6.1
Lucca the City of Games
2013
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- 2–5 players
- 20–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.8/5
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Lucca the City of Games is a board game released in 2013 for 2–5 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Alessandro Zucchini and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting.
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About the game
In Lucca, even during the Renaissance the great families were already devoted to games! They challenged each other in the construction of the finest palaces as well as the greatest monument and symbol of the city: the walls! Can your family construct these majestic bastions and claim the golden keys of Lucca, the City of Games? Celebration edition of Lucca Città, the first Gioco Inedito Award winner Differences between this game and Lucca Città are as follows: - different artwork and different setting (the player are now guilds of players, in the early version they was palace constructors); - 3 special cards, used for the "celebration variant"; - some minor changes in the rules (e.g. the last players now may choose between two card sets; in the first version, he had no choice); - there are now rules also for 2 players.
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Questions and answers
Lucca the City of Games 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 Lucca the City of Games is 20–30 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 Lucca the City of Games 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.
Lucca the City of Games has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Lucca the City of Games belongs to these categories: Card Game and Renaissance. Its main mechanics are Set Collection 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 Lucca the City of Games are: Alessandro Zucchini. 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 Lucca the City of Games 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.