- BGG rating
- 6.6
The Palaces of Carrara (Second Edition): Retro Pack
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,286
- BGG rating
- 7.4
The Palaces of Carrara (Second Edition)
2022
Rules assistance for The Palaces of Carrara (Second Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for The Palaces of Carrara (Second Edition)
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The Palaces of Carrara (Second Edition) is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Increase Value of Unchosen Resources.
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About the game
In The Palaces of Carrara, players want to buy the marble from this famous region of Italy as cheaply as possible – but any reduction in price will benefit your opponents as well. Maybe you'll find it profitable to instead invest in the buildings created from this exclusive marble? Maybe it'll be more worthwhile to grab the expensive raw material when bigger buildings in town turn out to be not as lucrative as you'd hoped? This second edition includes a revised set of rules, as well as a completely new advanced version that will include many new strategies and ways of scoring. This new advanced mode of play introduces statues, which will allow you to score your buildings in a multitude of new ways. So come and revisit this classic game by famous designers Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling.
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- Delta Vision Publishing
- Maldito Games
- Grok Games
- Lotus Frog Games
- Giochix.it
- TLAMA games
- Dexker Games
- Game Brewer
- Fruhling-Honpo
- Jianjie Star Games
Questions and answers
The Palaces of Carrara (Second Edition) supports 2–4 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 The Palaces of Carrara (Second Edition) is 60–90 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 The Palaces of Carrara (Second Edition) 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.
The Palaces of Carrara (Second Edition) has a complexity rating of 2.7 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 Palaces of Carrara (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Economic, City Building, and Renaissance. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Increase Value of Unchosen Resources. 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 The Palaces of Carrara (Second Edition) are: Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling. 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 The Palaces of Carrara (Second Edition) 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.