
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,916
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Medieval Merchant
- 2–6 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 1998

1999
Rules assistance for Vino
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Vino is a board game released in 1999 for 3–5 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Christwart Conrad and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Commodity Speculation.
Players compete with each other to own vineyards in Italy. Each vineyard may be used to grow certain types of grapes, and players make money by selling grapes on the open market. Through careful manipulation of the market and the domination of vineyards in each province, the player with the most vineyards wins the game. 1st Place 1994 Hippodice Spieleautorenwettbewerb (as Das Spiel der Weinberge).
Vino 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 Vino 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 Vino 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.
Vino has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
Vino belongs to these categories: Economic. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Commodity Speculation. 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 Vino are: Christwart Conrad. 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 Vino 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.