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Board Game Calimala for 2-5 Players 10+ Years Old ACG082 (EN) Alley Cat Games

At the end of the Middle Ages, the Arte di Calimala, the powerful guild of merchants and cloth finishers, not only drove the economy of Florence — it shaped the city itself. Its members financed

At the end of the Middle Ages, the Arte di Calimala, the powerful guild of merchants and cloth finishers, not only drove the economy of Florence — it shaped the city itself. Its members financed and oversaw major architectural projects and the decoration of some of the most important churches of the era.

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  • Age Age 10 +
  • Players 2-5
  • Game Duration 75 min
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Description

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At the end of the Middle Ages, the Arte di Calimala, the powerful guild of merchants and cloth finishers, not only drove the economy of Florence — it shaped the city itself. Its members financed and oversaw major architectural projects and the decoration of some of the most important churches of the era.

In Calimala, you take on the role of an ambitious cloth merchant striving to establish your influence in the city.

Will you invest in trade? Will you contribute to the construction of great buildings? Or will you ensure your people are promoted to the city council at just the right moment for scoring?

Strategic placement & smart timing

You have a number of action discs that represent your trusted employees.

In each round:

  • You place a disc between two available actions.

  • You perform both actions.

  • You activate all other discs located in the same area.

The city's roads connect different action locations — fabric production, deliveries, contributing to construction, and building decorations.

Every choice you make affects not only you, but also your opponents.

Promotions & Scoring Phases

When the fourth disc is placed in an energy space, the lowest disc is promoted to the City Council, triggering a scoring phase.

Timing is critical:

  • When is it in your best interest to trigger scoring?

  • Which investments have you already secured?

The game ends when the last disc is placed or the final scoring phase in the council is triggered.

Wide variety & variability

  • The arrangement of actions changes in every game.
  • The order of scoring phases differs each time.

  • Hidden objectives and action cards add uncertainty and strategic depth.

Every game is different — and every decision counts.

In the box you will find

  • Action discs for the players

  • City board with locations and roads

  • Council spaces for scoring phases

  • Action cards

  • Hidden scoring objectives

  • All necessary tokens and markers

  • Game instructions

A deep, strategic game of action management and timing, ideal for those who love challenging eurogames with a historical theme.

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Specifications

Specifications

Category

Audience
Company
Type
Economy

Product Details

Beloved Series
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Players
2-5
Age
10 +
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Language
English
Average Game Length
75 min

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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At the end of the Middle Ages, the Arte di Calimala, the powerful guild of merchants and cloth finishers, not only drove the economy of Florence — it shaped the city itself. Its members financed and oversaw major architectural projects and the decoration of some of the most important churches of the era.

In Calimala, you take on the role of an ambitious cloth merchant striving to establish your influence in the city.

Will you invest in trade? Will you contribute to the construction of great buildings? Or will you ensure your people are promoted to the city council at just the right moment for scoring?

Strategic placement & smart timing

You have a number of action discs that represent your trusted employees.

In each round:

  • You place a disc between two available actions.

  • You perform both actions.

  • You activate all other discs located in the same area.

The city's roads connect different action locations — fabric production, deliveries, contributing to construction, and building decorations.

Every choice you make affects not only you, but also your opponents.

Promotions & Scoring Phases

When the fourth disc is placed in an energy space, the lowest disc is promoted to the City Council, triggering a scoring phase.

Timing is critical:

  • When is it in your best interest to trigger scoring?

  • Which investments have you already secured?

The game ends when the last disc is placed or the final scoring phase in the council is triggered.

Wide variety & variability

  • The arrangement of actions changes in every game.
  • The order of scoring phases differs each time.

  • Hidden objectives and action cards add uncertainty and strategic depth.

Every game is different — and every decision counts.

In the box you will find

  • Action discs for the players

  • City board with locations and roads

  • Council spaces for scoring phases

  • Action cards

  • Hidden scoring objectives

  • All necessary tokens and markers

  • Game instructions

A deep, strategic game of action management and timing, ideal for those who love challenging eurogames with a historical theme.

Manufacturer

Category

Audience
Company
Type
Economy

Product Details

Beloved Series
-
Players
2-5
Age
10 +
Games similar to...
-

Information

Language
English
Average Game Length
75 min

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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