- BGG rank
- BGG #622
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Amerigo
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2013
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,852
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Ventura
2011
Rules assistance for Ventura
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- 13+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Ventura
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Ventura is a board game released in 2011 for 2–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Alberto Menoncin and Silvio Negri-Clementi and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
Similar games
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,964
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Tikal Legend
- 1–4 players
- 30–180 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2026
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,259
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Niña & Pinta
- 1–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,297
- BGG rating
- 7.0
La Città
- 2–5 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2000
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,630
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Entdecker: Exploring New Horizons
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2001
- BGG rank
- BGG #724
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Archipelago
- 2–5 players
- 30–240 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #168
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Planet Unknown
- 1–6 players
- 60–80 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,114
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Patchistory
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2013
- BGG rank
- BGG #444
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Ginkgopolis
- 1–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,357
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Rise & Fall
- 2–4 players
- 40–80 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2024
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,163
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Imperium: The Contention
- 1–6 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,153
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Bios: Megafauna (Second Edition)
- 1–4 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 4.5/5
- 2017
About the game
Game description from the publisher: In an age of great battles, valiant leaders, and unscrupulous mercenary armies, fortune lies within your grasp. Ventura is a board game of nobility and conquest for 2-4 players. Set in 14th century Italy, Ventura puts players in control of warring noble houses, each vying for control of the country's growing wealth. Balance your house’s earnings and maintain your hired soldiers to keep your family’s noble standing. Remember, the best armies are also the ones that cost the most! With more than 120 plastic pieces, 40 Territory tiles, 4 Family Boards, a scoring board, and over 100 cards, Ventura will whisk players into a world of warring mercenaries and noble families, all seeking control of Italy’s burgeoning wealth. Added... Players build a variable map from randomly drawn hexagonal terrain tiles, then maneuver numbered pieces representing groups of associated cards, various types of military units and their leaders. But the game is financial as well as military. Because everything in this game costs money. Pay money to draw a card. Pay more money to PLAY a card. And once those troops are in action, you better be prepared to pay them every turn or they'll leave. You can use your money (florins) to buy victory points directly (only 30 to win the game). BUT, that leaves you with precious little funds for your defense. Can your opponent(s) field an army fast enough to take out your capital (for the win) before you get there with money?
Categories
Mechanics
Publishers
- Fantasy Flight Games
- Stratelibri
Questions and answers
Ventura 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 Ventura is 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 Ventura for ages 13 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.
Ventura has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Ventura belongs to these categories: Wargame, Territory Building, and Renaissance. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Tile Placement, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Ventura are: Alberto Menoncin and Silvio Negri-Clementi. 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 Ventura 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.