
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,283
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Alma Mater
- 2–4 players
- 90–150 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2020

Rules assistance for Maestro Leonardo: Codex Leonardi – II
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Maestro Leonardo: Codex Leonardi – II is an expansion for Leonardo da Vinci released in 2006 for 2–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Acchittocca and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Open Drafting.
This expansion for Maestro Leonardo (Leonardo da Vinci) was distributed in Essen 2006 to the buyers of Maestro Leonardo and adds one more area to the city: the market. There the players have a chance to exchange hand cards with the cards that are already in the market. The exchanged cards remain in the market for future exchanges.
Maestro Leonardo: Codex Leonardi – II 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 Maestro Leonardo: Codex Leonardi – II is 60 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 Maestro Leonardo: Codex Leonardi – II 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.
Maestro Leonardo: Codex Leonardi – II has a complexity rating of 2.9 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.
Maestro Leonardo: Codex Leonardi – II belongs to these categories: Industry / Manufacturing, Expansion for Base-game, and Renaissance. Its main mechanics are Hand Management 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 Maestro Leonardo: Codex Leonardi – II are: Acchittocca. 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 Maestro Leonardo: Codex Leonardi – II as an expansion for Leonardo da Vinci. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Leonardo da Vinci to use it. Check that your edition of Leonardo da Vinci is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.