The Palaces of Carrara
2–4 players • Wolfgang Kramer • 2012
- Designer
- Wolfgang Kramer · Michael Kiesling
- Publisher
- White Goblin Games
- First published
- 2012
- Players
- 2–4 players
How it plays
The Palaces of Carrara plays 2–4 players.
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The Palaces of Carrara was published in 2012 by White Goblin Games, crafted by the renowned designer Wolfgang Kramer in collaboration with Michael Kiesling. The game is set in the Italian city of Carrara, famous for its marble quarries, and tasks players with managing the extraction, transport, and building of marble structures. It emerged during a period of prolific output for Kramer, reflecting his signature focus on clever resource management and economic strategy.
The game is notable for its innovative circular market mechanic, where the cost of building materials fluctuates based on availability and player demand. This design choice was intended to create a dynamic puzzle that forces players to balance long-term city development with immediate market pressures. Upon its release, it was well-received by the strategy gaming community for its approachable ruleset paired with significant tactical depth, eventually earning a nomination for the Deutscher Spiele Preis.
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The Palaces of Carrara was designed by Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling. It's published by White Goblin Games. The catalog gives its publication year as 2012.
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