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Patronize (2013)

3–5 players · 20 min · age 14+ · ★ 6.1 on BGG

Players
3–5
Play time
20 min
Age
14+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.1/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 14+ who like card game games — medium-light complexity, plays in 20 min.

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About Patronize

The setting: Toscana during the Renaissance, in an Italia that has yet to develop a central government in a Europe that has only recently emerged from the dark ages. The nobles that held power have fallen, and traders with money are now attempting to climb the ladder of power. Determined to elevate their fame, they use their finances to become patrons of talented individuals, and aid and protect them in their endeavors. In Patronize (パトロナイズ), the players are wealthy merchants…

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Patronize FAQ

How many players is Patronize?
Patronize plays with 3–5 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Patronize take to play?
A game of Patronize takes 20 min, at medium-light complexity (2.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Patronize any good?
Patronize rates 6.1/10 from 369 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / renaissance game built around hand management, trick-taking.