- BGG rank
- BGG #9,583
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Cartel
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 1973
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,807
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Mona Lisa Mysteries
2006
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- 3–5 players
- 30 min
- 11+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Mona Lisa Mysteries
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Mona Lisa Mysteries is a board game released in 2006 for 3–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 11 and up. It was designed by Phil Orbanes Sr. and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding.
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About the game
(from the web site) Do You Have Da Vinci's Masterpiece? Based on the real events from 1911 when the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre. Players act as wealthy art collectors who bid on the services of art "experts" to rate their copy of the Mona Lisa. Through careful strategy and market manipulation, the player with the highest valued Mona Lisa at the end of the game has the "real" Mona Lisa and wins the game. Ages: Teen to adult Players: 3 to 5 Contents: 5 Mona Lisa player painting boards, 44 expert cards, 56 bid cards, 60 gems, gem bag, value board, card tray and rules.
Questions and answers
Mona Lisa Mysteries supports 3–5 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 Mona Lisa Mysteries is 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 Mona Lisa Mysteries for ages 11 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.
Mona Lisa Mysteries has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
The main mechanics of Mona Lisa Mysteries are Auction / Bidding. Mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns, such as rolling dice, drafting cards or placing workers. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you enjoyed Mona Lisa Mysteries and want something comparable.
The credited designers of Mona Lisa Mysteries are: Phil Orbanes Sr.. 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 Mona Lisa Mysteries 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.