Gondola
Nautical · Racing

Gondola

It's the middle of the eighteenth century and it is once again time for the Regata Storica di Venezia. All of Venice is eager for the festivities to begin! For hundreds of years this historical event has held races of different kinds of boats, the most popular being the Gondolini Regatta, the Gondola Race! In this challenging race the gondoliers take to the canals with the cheers of local supporters and visitors to see who is the greatest of their number. Great spoils and fame await the winner!

2–5 players60 minages 8light difficulty
About the game

What is Gondola

It's the middle of the eighteenth century and it is once again time for the Regata Storica di Venezia. All of Venice is eager for the festivities to begin! For hundreds of years this historical event has held races of different kinds of boats, the most popular being the Gondolini Regatta, the Gondola Race! In this challenging race the gondoliers take to the canals with the cheers of local supporters and visitors to see who is the greatest of their number. Great spoils and fame await the winner!

In Gondola, each player becomes a gondolier racing to be the first through five checkpoints hidden throughout the maze of Venice's canals in an attempt to win the coveted title of Canal Master!

Gondola is a tile-placement game of head-to-head canal racing for 2-5 players. All the information you need to play is on the tiles! The game begins with the designated start tiles in play which reveals only part of the Gondola racecourse. Players take turns placing additional canal tiles over the course of play, revealing more and more of the lagoon. Players are never quite sure what the route will be and where it will take them. The tiles are designed to work together, so you end up building a beautiful map of Venice along the way!

Use cunning strategy and pivotal selections to outrace your opponents and become Canal Master. The winner is the player to reach five checkpoints first. So grab your remo and prepare to push your way to victory!

Specs

Game details

Players
2–5
Age
+8
Duration
60 min
Difficulty
Light
Type
Board game
Year
2017
Mechanics
Network and Route Building · Race · Tile Placement
Categories
Nautical · Racing · Sports
Designer
jim pinto
Publisher
Big Kid Games
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How many players is Gondola for?

Gondola plays with 2–5 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 60 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 8.

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