- BGG rating
- 7.0
Palacio de Viana: Las llaves de palacio
- 2–5 players
- 75 min
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,980
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Palacio de Viana
2010
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- 2–5 players
- 75 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 2 players
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Palacio de Viana is a board game released in 2010 for 2–5 players, 75 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jesús Torres Castro and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Area Movement.
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About the game
Cordoba, end of the 19th century. The marquis of the Palace of Viana has entrusted you with the decoration of the palace’s 12 courtyards and the great garden. Come May, all the courtyards will flourish in an explosion of color and aroma as their fountains babble under Cordoba’s luminous sunshine. With the help of some of the palace’s inhabitants you will place the best flowerpots in each courtyard filling each of their charming corners with flowers. Palace of Viana is an entertaining strategy board game for everyone. While all the players assist in the Palace’s decoration, only the player with the most points shall be the winner. Plan your strategy, choose the characters that will help you, and enjoy playing in the courtyards of the Palace of Viana. Game by Jesús Torres Castro Illustrations by Raúl Cáceres, Raúlo Graphic Design by SrBird (www.srbird.com) Production by Games & Co Córdoba, finales del siglo XIX. Los marqueses del Palacio de Viana te han encargado decorar sus 12 patios y su gran jardín. Con la llegada del mes de Mayo, todos los patios lucirán llenos de flores en una explosión de color y aromas, con el murmullo del agua en sus fuentes bajo el luminoso sol cordobés. Gracias a la ayuda de los diferentes personajes que habitan en el Palacio de Viana, debes colocar las mejores macetas en cada patio y llenar de flores cada uno de sus encantadores rincones. Palacio de Viana es un divertido juego de mesa de estrategia para todos los públicos. Cada persona en la partida ayuda a decorar el Palacio de Viana pero sólo ganará quien obtenga la mayor cantidad de puntos con su trabajo. Planea tu táctica, elige los personajes que te ayudarán en cada momento y disfruta jugando en los patios cordobeses del Palacio de Viana. Un juego de Jesús Torres Castro Ilustraciones: Raúl Cáceres, Raúlo Diseño Gráfico: SrBird (www.srbird.com) Producción: Games & Co
Questions and answers
Palacio de Viana 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 Palacio de Viana is 75 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 Palacio de Viana 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.
Palacio de Viana has a complexity rating of 2.4 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 Palacio de Viana are Set Collection and Area Movement. 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 Palacio de Viana and want something comparable.
The credited designers of Palacio de Viana are: Jesús Torres Castro. 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 Palacio de Viana 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.