The Princes of Florence

Played it once, have no desire to ever play it again. A prime example of boring Euroness.

This used to be my favorite board game, back in 2002 or so. I have since cooled on it since the industry has progressed and I think there are way more mechanically interesting games out there.

Like it. Does not work with 2. Requires at least 3.

5P

This is based on 1 play. We found the game pretty dry and to do well you have to almost plan the whole game from turn 1. Maybe we didn't get it. Will update score after more plays.

Definately better than we first thought, but still pretty dry.

On reflection (a long time later) I just don't think this is fun. Downgraded to a 5. And game traded away.

Quite strategic as 'German' games go because you need to have a plan in mind when you start the game - or at least adopt one quite quickly. The sort of game that I find very dry and a bit dull these days but still up there as one of the best eurogames

After one play this feels like it's gonna be a big one. Played with 3 which felt right for learning how everything works. I can see this being pretty nasty with 5 players.

Update: It is. Wonderfully nasty.

12-12-14: Tried it out as a two player and one of our gaming groups where euros are not the preferred game of choice, and it fell flat. :(

The scoring method is more mathy than it needs to be (dedicate a work, get some cash, adjust protractor, convert cash to points...) and it definitely shows its age, but I think it's a very solid euro.

UPDATE 6-17-15: Traded for Tigris & Euphrates in Dice Tower Con Math Trade.

The Muse and the Princess