How many players is Machiavelli?

Machiavelli plays with 4–8 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Machiavelli take to play?

A game of Machiavelli takes 480 min, at medium complexity (3.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Machiavelli any good?

Machiavelli rates 7.1/10 from 1,045 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / negotiation game built around area movement, dice rolling, player elimination.

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Machiavelli (1977)

4–8 players · 480 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.1 on BGG

Players: 4–8
Play time: 480 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 7.1/10

Best for 4–8 players aged 12+ who like bluffing games — medium complexity, plays in 480 min.

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About Machiavelli

Power politics, rebellion, assassination and war in Renaissance Italy.

Bluffing Negotiation Political Renaissance Wargame

Mechanics: Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Player Elimination, Simulation, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Player Powers · Designer: S. Craig Taylor, James B. Wood

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Machiavelli FAQ

How many players is Machiavelli?: Machiavelli plays with 4–8 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Machiavelli take to play?: A game of Machiavelli takes 480 min, at medium complexity (3.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Machiavelli any good?: Machiavelli rates 7.1/10 from 1,045 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / negotiation game built around area movement, dice rolling, player elimination.