Canal Grande (2002)

About this game

A card-game version of San Marco. Once again players are trying to gain influence in the districts of Venice. One player divides a set of cards in two piles, the other chooses who gets which pile. Cards give influence in districts, actions or negative points.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.