Viticulture Essential Edition: A board game set in the beautiful Tuscan hills. Strategic worker placement, seasonal farm management, and a scenic Tuscan hillside. English version. No Japanese manual.

■ Product overview

The definitive board game of strategy management for a winery set in the hills of Tuscany

Viticulture Essential Edition is a strategic board game set in the beautiful Tuscan hills where you must grow a small vineyard into a prestigious winery.
This complete version of Viticulture 2nd Edition incorporates some elements of Tuscany, offering more strategic options and a richer gameplay experience without adding complexity.
It can be played by 1 to 6 players , and the play time is approximately 45 to 90 minutes , which is an excellent balance of being easy to start while still allowing you to enjoy a lot of strategy.

• Winery management in all four seasons : Strategic allocation of workers according to the changing seasons
• Diverse strategy patterns : Mommy and Daddy cards allow you to plan unique strategies right from the start of the game
• Worker Placement : Strategic decisions on optimal allocation of limited workers are the key to victory
• Rich components : 86 wooden tokens, 232 beautiful cards, glass tokens, and more
• Solo play : Includes a single-player mode using Automa cards
• Beautiful design : Beautiful artwork that evokes the Tuscan landscape
• Fulfilling strategy : Refined rules that can be enjoyed by a wide range of players, from beginners to advanced players

■ Product specifications

■ Product Introduction

[Game flow]

Each player receives starting resources from the Mom & Dad cards and sets up their own vineyard mat.
During the wake-up phase, you decide the order in which you wake up, but the dilemma arises: waking up earlier means fewer rewards, while waking later means more rewards.
The seasons progress in order of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, and each player places workers and performs actions.
The game ends at the end of the year when any player has 20 or more victory points.

• Summer Actions : Mainly grape cultivation and facility construction
• Winter Actions : You can perform actions such as brewing wine and completing orders.
• Year-end processing : When the year ends, the workers are returned to their homes and the next year begins.

[Strategic depth and diverse options]

Grande Workers give you the privilege of placing workers in spaces that are already filled.
By using field cards, you can also sell unused fields to earn funds.
The wide variety of Visitor Cards is a powerful resource that allows you to assign workers to receive various assistance.
The grape buying and selling action on the game board offers flexible options and allows for a wide range of strategies.

[Rich game components]

This product includes 86 custom wooden tokens and 232 beautifully illustrated cards.

• Game board: 1
• Vineyard Mats: 6 sheets
• Grape cards: 42
• Wine ordering cards: 36
• Summer Visitor Cards: 38
• Winter Visitor Cards: 38
• Field cards: 18
• Automa cards (for solo play): 24 cards
• Pink and blue cards: 36 cards
• 30 Wooden Worker Meeples
• 6 Wooden Grande Worker Meeples
• 48 Glass Grape and Wine Tokens
• 6 Wooden Wake-Up Tokens
• 6 wooden victory point tokens
• 6 wooden residual payment tokens
• 48 wooden structure tokens
• Punchboard Lira Coins: 72 pieces
• First Player Token: 1
• Rulebook (multiplayer and solo): 1

■ Recommended usage scenarios

• Game Night with Friends : A rich strategic gaming experience for 2-6 players
• Family Fun : Intellectual entertainment for the whole family, ages 13 and up
• Solo Play : Hone your strategy in single-player mode with Automa cards
• Board Game Cafe : Highly strategic board games that will satisfy intermediate to advanced players
• Gift : Perfect gift for board game lovers
• A relaxing holiday game : a deep strategy experience that can be played in 45-90 minutes
• Collection : Beautiful components are valuable collector's items

■ Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1. Can beginners enjoy it?

A: Yes, you can enjoy it.
The rulebook is well written and easy to understand for anyone aged 13 and over.
It may take some time for the first few games, but as you get used to it, you'll start to see the depth of the strategy.

Q2. How do I play solo?

A. There is a single-player mode that uses 24 Automa cards.
By facing off against a virtual opponent that behaves like an AI, you can experience the same strategic fun as playing with multiple people.

Q3. How long does the game last?

A.It takes about 45 to 90 minutes.
It depends on the number of players and their level of proficiency, but it strikes a perfect balance between being easy to start and offering plenty of strategic fun.

Q4. What is the difference between this and the expansion version?

A. Viticulture Essential Edition is a complete version of the second edition that incorporates some elements of Tuscany.
It offers more sophisticated strategic options without adding complexity, making for a rich gaming experience in one box.

Q5. What is your strategy?

A. The Mommy and Daddy cards allow you to create a unique strategy from the start of the game.
You can aim for victory using various approaches, such as special actions using visitor cards, efficiency through facility construction, and a balance between grape cultivation and winemaking.

■ Reasons why we recommend this product

Viticulture Essential Edition is a masterful board game that beautifully combines the unique theme of winery management with highly strategic gameplay.
Within the game mechanics of worker placement, a unique system that incorporates seasonal changes creates an immersive experience that is similar to running an actual winery.
Where to place your limited workers, when to use Grande Workers, and which Visitor Cards to utilize.
The strategic maneuvering required to make optimal decisions while assessing the movements of other players will bring fresh surprises and discoveries no matter how many times you play.

The visually stunning components, including 86 wooden tokens, 232 beautifully illustrated cards, and 48 glass grape and wine tokens, will bring the Tuscan landscape to life every time you pick it up.
It can accommodate from 1 to 6 players and also has a solo play mode, making it highly versatile and enjoyable in a variety of situations.
The reason why it is popular with a wide range of players, from beginners to advanced players, is because of its brilliant blend of sophisticated game design and theme.

Come experience the joy of building the finest winery in the Tuscan hills.

■ Shipping/Precautions

• This product is a parallel import product.
  We purchase new, unopened products directly from authorized stores (authorized retailers) in Europe and the United States, and inspect them upon arrival.
  We check the quality of the products before delivering them to our customers.
• The color of the actual product may differ slightly from that in the photo.
• Some product specifications may be changed without notice.
• This is a board game for ages 13 and up.
• You will need plenty of table space to play.

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