- BGG rank
- BGG #44
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Viticulture Essential Edition
- 1–6 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2015
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Rules assistance for Viticulture: Arboriculture and Formaggio Expansions
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- 2–6 players
- 75 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.7/5
Rules assistant for Viticulture: Arboriculture and Formaggio Expansions
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Viticulture: Arboriculture and Formaggio Expansions is an expansion for Viticulture released in 2013 for 2–6 players, 75 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jamey Stegmaier and Alan Stone and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Worker Placement.
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About the game
Arboriculture and Formaggio were modules included in the original Kickstarter version of Tuscany that were eventually deemed “non-essential” for the compilation of Tuscany Essential. However, due to fan requests and curiosity, the publisher has made these modules (along with other modules) available for free in print-and-play format. In addition, we granted a print-on-demand company, Print and Play Games, permission to make and sell a print-on-demand version of Arboriculture and Formaggio. (ships from the US). --- The Viticulture: Arboriculture Expansion adds new "arbor" cards from which players can obtain olive oil, apples, and tomatoes. They are planted and harvested on the fields just like grapes, but the extra crops are processed on an extension to the vineyard mat. These additions add extra value to wine orders and can be used to improve worker morale. (The workers aren't happy that they have been given additional duties.) This expansion essentially doubles the complexity of the game and adds about fifteen minutes to the overall playing time. --- Trade for cows, make cheese, and add cheese to your wine orders for in the Viticulture: Formaggio Expansion! This expansion comes with 18 cows and six cheese cellar tokens. Cows can be bought or sold as an additional trade option at the “trade one for one” space on the Tuscany extended game board. The mat has three new structures: Cheesemonger - may sell one cheese for 1VP on the “sell one wine token” Affinatore - allows you to choose one type of cheese and either not age it (so it doesn’t go rotten) or age it twice. Formager - once per year, you may discard one cheese token when you fill a wine order to gain VP’s up to the value of the cheese token. This can be up to 4 points, so as much as a wine order.
Editions
- Viticulture: Arboriculture and Formaggio ExpansionsenPrint & Play Productions2019
- Viticulture: Arboriculture and Formaggio ExpansionsenStonemaier Games2013
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Stonemaier Games
- Print & Play Productions
Questions and answers
Viticulture: Arboriculture and Formaggio Expansions supports 2–6 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 Viticulture: Arboriculture and Formaggio Expansions 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 Viticulture: Arboriculture and Formaggio Expansions 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.
Viticulture: Arboriculture and Formaggio Expansions 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.
Viticulture: Arboriculture and Formaggio Expansions belongs to these categories: Economic, Print & Play, and Farming. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Worker Placement. 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 Viticulture: Arboriculture and Formaggio Expansions are: Jamey Stegmaier and Alan Stone. 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 Viticulture: Arboriculture and Formaggio Expansions as an expansion for Viticulture. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Viticulture to use it. Check that your edition of Viticulture is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.