Stonemaier Games GTGSTM105 Viticulture: Essential Edition, Mixed Colours, Polish Edition

Fantastic Rulebook. Terms explained on back cover.These points are often overlooked but very important. Also: Art work beautiful. Solid game, scales well w/player count. You need to plan ahead and it really is a decent game, the best in years. This edition is the best, and it is finally a worker placement game that I actually like. I played the tuscany + essential and did not like that very much. It feels "finished", instead of others that feel incomplete and are shouting for expansions. Compared to other wine board games it is simpler than Vinhos and less cruel than grand cru. It actually teaches how wine is produced. For kids however it is not very spectacular, would play it with intelligent adults, that may or may not like wine. Oh and did I mention you can play it solo against the AI of the game?

This game has been a great success. It’s a great two player game and also multiplayer. The dynamic of the multiplayer game changes game tactics. The game itself is easy to learn - the first round can be a bit confusing but once you play the first round you’ll have picked it up. There is a range of different tactics to play so game play remains fun. I’d recommend this game.

Unlike me, my other half isn’t into board games at all. Her passion is wine. I therefore looked for a game which could work for both of us.- Viticulture hit the spot dead center! It’s quite original in its approach of playing years for turns, with each season allowing specific winemaking actions. If like us you are a bit surprised by the rules and don’t know where to start, there are great 5-minute tutorials on YouTube which make it very clear. After this we both enjoyed it and will be playing lots of it. The board, pieces and cards are superbly designed and the quality is excellent. This is the Essential edition, which means it includes a few of the improvements which came with the Tuscany expansion as well a single-player « Autumna » mode.

Watch a video first online to learn how to play it, then read the instructions as it will make a lot more sense. This is an incredible worker placement game. No 2 playthroughs are the same, excellent it 2 or 4 player, will drag if more than 4 in between goes. Cannot recommend enough.

Great game , good to play for two or more well worth the money

Having reviewed the 'question and answers' in the listing I was very hopeful that the tag 'Polish edition' was an error. I received it December 2024 as as the photos show its a brand new English Language edition in prestige condition!

Brilliant worker placement game, buy and sell wine to obtain victory points to win the game. Several expansions inc metal coins make this game a real head turner. Plays in about 60-90 mins, worth upgrading the coins.

We like board games and this one is a bit different. Only played with two so far but we’ve found it very enjoyable. Requires some thinking through your strategy and the turn of various cards provide the luck . It is a bit expensive, but probably on a par with other games of this type

Lovely production, good worker placement mechanics and very accesible. Highly recommended for medium-lightweight game.

Love the game^^

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One of the most well-balanced and structured board game, with heavy reliance on strategy. The build quality and graphics are excellent. The board map design could be better, but the overall gameplay has no drawbacks. Although quite complicated with a learning curve, the unique gameplay makes it well worth learning and it flows quite smoothly once you get used to it. Good enough for an evening of family fun. Smart enough to involve a variety of players. And you can make teams if it feels too complicated. For me, it’s good value for money for the quality and uniqueness of gameplay.

Game arrived a day early in perfect condition. After a few play throughs I can honestly say this is one of my favourite games right now. Quick and easy set up, quality components, visually appealing and can accommodate between 1-6 players. Worker placement, engine builder euro. Highly recommend this game.