Princes of Florence

Step into the glorious Renaissance era as a noble of Italian aristocracy! Use your resources to back builders, artists, and scholars in their creative quests. As a patron of remarkable works, your kindness and diplomacy will boost your family's fame and standing. But remember, there's only one winner, so it's a fierce competition to become the most respected Prince or Princess of Florence! **Bid and Build:** Place tiles to craft the most appealing Principality. In each round, take part in an auction, build buildings, and develop landscapes in your territory. **Inspire and Acquire:** Invite artists and scholars to your palaces. Their great works, inspired by you, will bring you both fame and wealth! **Defeat and Expand:** Climb the social ranks carefully. After 7 rounds, the player with the most Prestige Points wins. This ultimate edition of Princes of Florence combines the original game with two expansions - The Muse and the Princess and Cooperative Building. With new art and a modern design, it's a must - have for long - time fans and curious newbies alike!

To play the game, first, set up the game board with all the necessary tiles and cards. You play as a noble of the Italian nobility during the Renaissance. In each round, participate in the auction to get resources, then use them to place tiles for building structures and cultivating landscapes in your Principality. Invite artists and scholars to your palaces to create great works. Remember, you need to be both generous and diplomatic to gain fame. After 7 rounds, the one with the most Prestige Points wins. As for maintenance, keep the cards and tiles in a dry and clean place to prevent damage. When you're done playing, neatly stack the cards and arrange the tiles to avoid losing any pieces.