Vinhos (2010)
(2010)What's Your Game?, Eagle-Gryphon Games
Vinhos is a heavy economic euro game about wine making in Portugal where players take on the role of winemakers seeking recognition in the industry over six years. Players buy vineyards, build wineries, develop and produce wines, and sell them at fairs while managing resources and building their reputation. The game features complex interlocking systems and was notably Vital Lacerda's first published design.
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The Verdict
based on 15 reviews
“The excellent interconnections of possible actions makes this far and away the best wine-themed game out there, and is one that we will be playing often. Along with Web of Power/China this is my only other ‘10’ on the BGG scale.”
The reviewer enthusiastically recommends Vinhos, highlighting it as an awesome game with a well-written rulebook and a deeply engaging, thematic gameplay experience that offers a fresh perspective in board gaming.
The reviewer highly praises Vinhos as a fantastic, deep economic game of wine production, noting its high-quality components, excellent design decisions, and replayability across different player counts and game versions included in the box.
The reviewer expressed strong approval for the Vinhos Deluxe Edition, highlighting how the new vintage rules simplify core mechanisms and the updated board design improves accessibility and clarity, making the complex game more enjoyable.
The reviewer enthusiastically praises Vinhos Deluxe Edition as an elegant and rewarding heavy Euro game, highlighting its top-notch components, excellent design, and surprisingly accessible gameplay that surpassed their already high expectations.
The reviewer highly praises Vinhos Deluxe Edition for its expanded content and beautiful presentation, calling the original game 'amazing'. He particularly enjoys the solo mode's multifaceted objectives beyond just points.
The reviewer considers Vinhos Deluxe Edition a fantastically designed and deep economic game of wine production, praising its high-quality components, streamlined gameplay compared to the original, and good replay value across different player counts.
The reviewer highly recommends Vinhos, stating a strong enjoyment for the game, especially its theme, and praises it as one of the few great wine-themed board games available.
The reviewer praises Vinhos for its strong thematic integration, noting that all elements seamlessly connect and create a satisfying sense of progression, making the game still very much worth playing.
“Vinhos is a quick game disguised as a complex one that reveals new depths with repeated plays, demonstrating that even imperfect experiences can be among the best.”
“Whether you’re a seasoned board game enthusiast or new to the hobby, Vinhos offers a challenging yet rewarding dive into the world of wine making.”
The reviewer describes Vinhos as a challenging and deeply strategic game that requires extensive planning due to its many interwoven mechanics, making it potentially difficult for new players to grasp but rewarding for those who enjoy complex economic simulations.
The reviewer highly recommends Vinhos, finding it to be a very intricately woven engine-building game that makes thematic sense and flows well. However, they noted its complexity and expense as factors preventing a perfect score.
The reviewer suggests that Vinhos offers a deep and rewarding economic simulation experience, typical of Vital Lacerda's designs, appealing to players who enjoy intricate strategy and thematic integration in their board games.
The reviewer highly recommends Vinhos, stating that despite its initially complex appearance and busy board, the heavy Eurogame flows exceptionally well once players experience it, making it a very enjoyable experience.
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