The Voyages of Marco Polo
2–4 players • Simone Luciani • 2015
- Designer
- Simone Luciani · Daniele Tascini
- First published
- 2015
- Players
- 2–4 players
How it plays
The Voyages of Marco Polo plays 2–4 players.
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Where it came from
The Voyages of Marco Polo was published in 2015 by Hans im Glück, designed by the prolific duo Simone Luciani and Daniele Tascini. Emerging during a period of peak interest in complex European-style strategy games, the title tasks players with managing resources and traveling across a modular map to fulfill contracts. It is widely regarded as a modern classic for its innovative use of dice-placement mechanics, which mitigate luck by allowing players to utilize lower-value dice through various character abilities and secondary actions.
The visual identity of the game was crafted by illustrator Dennis Lohausen, known for his functional and clean aesthetic within the board game industry. Lohausen utilized a warm, earthy color palette and thematic iconography to help players navigate the dense strategic landscape without overwhelming the table. Upon its release, the game received critical acclaim for its tight mechanical balance and high replayability, securing its place as a staple in the libraries of strategy enthusiasts worldwide.
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About The Voyages of Marco Polo
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The Voyages of Marco Polo is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
Who designed The Voyages of Marco Polo?
The Voyages of Marco Polo was designed by Simone Luciani and Daniele Tascini. The catalog gives its publication year as 2015.
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