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Mille Fiori is a family strategy game where players assume the roles of glass manufacturers and traders aiming to profit from fine glass art. Players select cards to place their glass pieces on a shared board, activating various scoring opportunities through drafting, area influence, and pattern building mechanics.

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The Verdict

based on 16 reviews

Positive 0%
Mixed 0%
Fast-paced and exciting gameplay
Excellent artwork, particularly Vincent Dutrait's style
Modular board enhancing replayability
Deep strategy and satisfying combo-building
Approachable for casual gamers while offering depth for experienced players
Rulebook can be unclear or make the game seem more complex than it is
Some instances of frustration due to bad luck
Lower player interaction in certain areas compared to other drafting games
The constant scoring can sometimes interrupt the game's flow
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Actualol, ActualolVideo

The reviewer holds Mille Fiori in extremely high regard, placing it in the S-tier of 100 ranked Reiner Knizia games, considering it among the designer's very best titles for its satisfying gameplay and ability to create big combos.

95
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The Opinionated Gamers, Dale YArticle

After my first few games, I must say that this is possibly my favorite Knizia game of recent memory. But, wow, this one seems like an instant classic.

95
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Geeks Under Grace, Derek ThompsonArticle

Mille Fiori is an amazing card drafting game that masterfully combines clever math with strong player interaction, offering an engaging and minimalist design that the reviewer considers Reiner Knizia's magnum opus.

90
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Cardboard Minute, Will and NevilleVideo

This video features a playthrough of the board game Mille Fiori, demonstrating the gameplay and rules. It also provides a review, offering an assessment and opinion on the game.

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Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the BoardVideo

The reviewer highly recommends Mille Fiori, calling it a polished, accessible, and extremely enjoyable pass-and-draft game that stands out as one of their favorites in the genre.

90
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Man vs Meeple, Man vs MeepleVideo

The reviewer found 'Mille Fiori' to be an extremely enjoyable and satisfying game, highlighting its accessibility and how its distinct mechanisms combine for a magical gameplay experience, despite a minor quibble about the board's thickness.

85
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Game Boy Geek, Game Boy GeekVideo

This video provides a comprehensive review of the board game Mille Fiori. It likely covers gameplay mechanics, components, and the reviewer's overall opinion on the game experience.

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The Boardgame Mechanics, JasonVideo

The Boardgame Mechanics provides a comprehensive review of the physical board game Mille Fiori, integrating the Masterpieces Expansion. The video assesses the game's mechanics, components, and overall gameplay experience.

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BoardGameCo, BoardGameCoVideo

BoardGameCo's review of Mille Fiori highlights the game's appealing glass tokens and confirms it offers good gameplay, indicating a positive overall impression.

85
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Big Boss Battle (B3), Matthew SmailArticle

Mille Fiori is a brilliant and fast-paced abstract game for 3-4 players, offering strategic depth in card drafting and area scoring. However, its 2-player variant is considered broken, preventing it from truly challenging Azul's reign.

85
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WhatBoardGame, Steve GodfreyArticle

The reviewer highly praises Mille Fiori as an interactive 'point salad' game with satisfying combos and strong player interaction, despite its lost theme. They love its visual appeal and recommend playing it with four players to experience its vibrant board.

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Board Game ReviewArticle

Mille Fiori is lauded as an accessible and strategically deep 'point salad' game with beautiful, tactile components. The reviewer found it a joy to play, despite issues like a rulebook error and excessive box packaging, recommending it as a great example of its designer's work.

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