Condottiere
2–6 players • 30 min • ages 12+
- Players
- 2–6 players
- Playing time
- 30 min
- Age
- 12+
How it plays
Condottiere plays 2–6 players, takes about 30 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Where it came from
Condottiere was designed by Dominique Ehrhard and first published in 1995 by Eurogames. Rooted in the tumultuous period of the Italian Renaissance, the game casts players as mercenaries vying for control of city-states. Ehrhard crafted the mechanics to emphasize bluffing, hand management, and area control, capturing the precarious alliances and shifting loyalties that defined the historical condottieri commanders of the 14th and 15th centuries.
The game is widely recognized for its minimalist yet evocative art direction, which leans heavily into the aesthetic of the period it depicts. Upon its release, it earned acclaim for distilling complex strategic maneuvering into a compact, tense experience. Over the decades, it has seen multiple editions from various publishers, including Z-Man Games and Fantasy Flight Games, with each iteration updating the visual presentation while preserving the core tactical tension that made the original a staple of mid-weight card games.
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About Condottiere
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How do you play Condottiere?
Condottiere is a board game for 2–6 players, running about 30 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Condottiere for?
Condottiere is built for 2–6 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Condottiere take to play?
A game of Condottiere is listed at about 30 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Condottiere for?
Condottiere lists a minimum age of 12. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Has Condottiere won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Condottiere lists Super As d'Or.
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