Viticulture (Vinohrad)
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Viticulture (Vinohrad)
Step into the rustic beauty of pre-modern Tuscany and become a master winemaker! In Viticulture, you inherit a meager vineyard, and your goal is to transform it into the most successful winery in Italy. You will plant vines, harvest grapes, age wines, and fulfill prestigious merchant orders. Can you efficiently manage your workers, utilize the skills of helpful visitors, and guide your business to absolute perfection?
Why play this game
- Build and manage your own winery in rustic, pre-modern Tuscany.
- Deep worker-placement mechanics guided by the changing seasons.
- The perfect blend of strategic planning and a relaxed atmosphere.
What is Viticulture about?
Viticulture is a deeply engaging worker-placement strategy game. Players take on the roles of vineyard owners, planning their actions across the four seasons. In the spring, you determine your wake-up schedule; in the summer, you build structures and plant vines; in the autumn, you welcome helpful guests; and in the winter, you harvest, make wine, and fulfill orders. Every year brings new challenges, requiring both long-term strategy and adaptability.
How to build your wine empire
- At the start of each year, choose when your workers wake up—waking up early guarantees first pick of actions, but later times offer better bonuses.
- During summer and winter, assign your workers to various tasks on the board to plant vines, build cellars, harvest grapes, or crush them into wine.
- Age your wines in the cellars over time to increase their value and meet the specific demands of merchant orders.
- The game ends in the year a player reaches 20 victory points. The player with the most prosperous winery wins.
Why you will love this game
Viticulture offers an incredibly satisfying connection between its mechanics and the winemaking theme. You truly feel like you are running a business, deciding whether to invest in an irrigation system or hire a marketing guide to attract visitors. The gameplay flows beautifully, the player interaction is wonderfully indirect and non-aggressive, and watching your tiny vineyard grow into a massive estate is a highly rewarding experience.
Who is this game perfect for?
For fans of worker placement games, strategic planning, and wine lovers looking for a highly thematic experience.
- Experienced players and families looking for a deeper strategic challenge without direct conflict.
- Wine enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys a relaxing game night—pair it with a good bottle of wine!
- Solo gamers, as the game includes a brilliantly designed Automa mode for single-player play.
What's inside the box
The box includes a large game board, individual vineyard player mats, over 230 beautifully illustrated cards (vines, orders, summer and winter visitors), wooden worker meeples, glass tokens for grapes and wine, coins, and detailed rules.
Basic parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Game type | Strategic board game |
| Number of players | 1-6 |
| Playing time | 45-90 minutes |
| Language | Czech |
What you need to play
| Good to know | Why |
|---|---|
| Table space | Viticulture has many components, so clear off a large dining table. |
| Fellow players (or peace and quiet) | Up to 5 other aspiring winemakers, or the desire to tackle the excellent solo mode. |
| Time and focus | Set aside about an hour and a half for uninterrupted strategic planning. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the game suitable for beginners? | Viticulture is a mid-weight strategy game. The rules make logical sense because of the strong theme, but absolute beginners to modern board games might need a practice game to get the hang of it. |
| Does it play well with just two players? | Yes! The board scales based on the number of players, ensuring the game remains tight, balanced, and exciting even as a couple. |
| What is the single-player mode? | The game features an Automa deck that simulates the actions of an artificial opponent, providing a full and challenging experience when you want to play alone. |
| Is this the base game or an expansion? | This is the base Viticulture Essential Edition, which contains everything you need to play, including highly regarded elements from the original expansions. |
About the publisher
Publisher / brand: Albi
Albi is a traditional publisher of modern board games and gifts. They bring localized global hits, popular party games, and their own original creations to the market.
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Additional parameters
| Category: | Strategy games |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| EAN: | 8590228058034 |
| Game type by genre: | Strategy game |
| Number of players: | More than 4 |
| Game time: | 61–90 minutes |
| Recommended age: | Ages 12 and up |
| Language of the game: | Czech |
