Board Game - Calimala. Florentine Merchant

The most influential guild in Florence for a long time was the Arte di Calimala. The guild mainly dealt with the processing of raw fabrics, which were distributed from Florence throughout Europe. During the late Middle Ages, the Arte di... Calimala managed not only the production but also the trade of its products. The guild held its own fleet, and trading houses, representing the guild, could be found in almost all major European cities.

As is well known, the Florentine Republic was governed by a council of trusted citizens, among whom were members of the Arte di Calimala guild. The guild did not forget its contribution to the cultural heritage of Florence. It is known that it made generous donations for the construction and decoration of the largest cathedrals in Florence.

In the board game "Calimala. Florentine Merchant," players will take on the roles of merchants, guild members, and will compete for influence. They will manage all processes from production to sales. Build workshops, create the best fabric, send it by sea to every corner of Europe, but do not forget about donations for the construction of temples! Strengthen your influence in the guild and achieve places for your representatives in the council of Florence. Game duration: from 45 to 75 minutesNumber of players: from 2 to 5