
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,433
- BGG rating
- 6.6
ORC
- 2 players
- 5–20 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2019

2022
Rules assistance for Volto
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Volto is a board game released in 2022 for 2 players, 5 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Yusuke Emi (江見祐介) and its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Square Grid, and Memory.
The next Doge of Venice is about to be elected: two families are in line to see their representative prevail. During the carnival, everyone wears masks, so it's the perfect opportunity for your family to eliminate the rival family. Discredit the opposing contender in St Mark's Square to ensure the council's vote! Your family takes advantage of the Venice Carnival to get rid of your rival for the title of Doge. Secretly deploy your forces in St Mark's Square Fight the rival family Discredit your opponent in public. Which family will succeed? —description from the publisher
Volto supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Volto is 5 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 Volto for ages 6 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.
Volto has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Volto belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Square Grid, and Memory. 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 Volto are: Yusuke Emi (江見祐介). 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 Volto 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.