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Grifoni: Blades for Hire

Grifoni: Blades for Hire

2025·Vieri Pellegrini

Videos
6
Creators
5

Mostly reviews. Grifoni: Blades for Hire is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 4 reviews and 2 recorded sessions.

2 - 4 players
60 - 90 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach

From BoardGameGeek

Grifoni: Blades for Hire is a competitive eurogame for 1–4 players that blends worker placement, resource management, and branching narrative. Each player assumes the role of a commander in the legendary Grifoni Company, guiding their mercenary band through the bustling markets, backroom deals, and perilous missions of Renaissance Italy. Over a series of Acts, the game alternates between a story phase, using the Book of Adventures to present narrative choices that influence future events, and a management phase, where players recruit mercenaries, obtain equipment, and assign missions. A unique Glory/Supremacy system rewards different playstyles: pursue honor and prestige through noble deeds, or enforce your will through ruthless tactics, unlocking distinct objectives and rewards. At the end of the game, the commander with the most Victory Points earns renown as the most influential leader of the Company - but their choices will determine whether they are remembered as a hero or feared as a tyrant. Be Social To Be Solo (Social Stretch Goal) All tasks have been completed and the mission accomplished; thanks to you, Captains, Solo Mode is officially unlocked! Now, Grifoni – Blades for Hire (Kickstarter Edition) is a game for 1–4 players, ready to challenge even the most solitary captains. -description from the publisher

Grifoni: Blades for Hire

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Grifoni Blades for Hire Preview Board Game11:09

Grifoni Blades for Hire Preview Board Game

ON TABLE Board Games

ON TABLE Board Games

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Grifoni: Blades for Hire Playthrough - A Single Adventure, 27 Different Endings1:02:46

Grifoni: Blades for Hire Playthrough - A Single Adventure, 27 Different Endings

BoardGameCo

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Which Grifoni: Blades for Hire video should I watch?

Grifoni: Blades for Hire has 6 videos from 5 creators: 4 reviews and 2 playthroughs. They date from 2025 to January 2026.

For an opinion before you buy, start with "Grifoni Blades for Hire Preview Board Game" by ON TABLE Board Games. 4 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Grifoni: Blades for Hire Playthrough - A Single Adventure, 27 Different Endings" by BoardGameCo, one of 2 playthroughs.

If you like it, try Wandering Galaxy: A Crossroads Game, My Father's Work, Raiders of the North Sea or Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon, which share several of its mechanics.

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Grifoni Blades for Hire Preview Board GameReview11:09

Grifoni Blades for Hire Preview Board Game

ON TABLE Board Games

ON TABLE Board Games

The Hungry Gamer Previews Grifoni: Blades for HireReview25:08

The Hungry Gamer Previews Grifoni: Blades for Hire

Hungry Gamer

Hungry Gamer

Grifoni: Blades for Hire Playthrough - A Single Adventure, 27 Different EndingsPlaythrough1:02:46

Grifoni: Blades for Hire Playthrough - A Single Adventure, 27 Different Endings

BoardGameCo

BoardGameCo

Grifoni: Blades for Hire Preview - A Narrative Worker Placement GameReview16:33

Grifoni: Blades for Hire Preview - A Narrative Worker Placement Game

BoardGameCo

BoardGameCo

Grifoni, Blades For Hire: Prototype Review. Competitive euro with branching narrative.Review17:34

Grifoni, Blades For Hire: Prototype Review. Competitive euro with branching narrative.

Beastie Geeks

Beastie Geeks

Grifoni – Blades for Hire | Full Playthrough | Every Decision MattersPlaythrough1:42:40

Grifoni – Blades for Hire | Full Playthrough | Every Decision Matters

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About Grifoni: Blades for Hire

From BoardGameGeek:

Grifoni: Blades for Hire is a competitive eurogame for 1–4 players that blends worker placement, resource management, and branching narrative. Each player assumes the role of a commander in the legendary Grifoni Company, guiding their mercenary band through the bustling markets, backroom deals, and perilous missions of Renaissance Italy. Over a series of Acts, the game alternates between a story phase, using the Book of Adventures to present narrative choices that influence future events, and a management phase, where players recruit mercenaries, obtain equipment, and assign missions. A unique Glory/Supremacy system rewards different playstyles: pursue honor and prestige through noble deeds, or enforce your will through ruthless tactics, unlocking distinct objectives and rewards. At the end of the game, the commander with the most Victory Points earns renown as the most influential leader of the Company - but their choices will determine whether they are remembered as a hero or feared as a tyrant. Be Social To Be Solo (Social Stretch Goal) All tasks have been completed and the mission accomplished; thanks to you, Captains, Solo Mode is officially unlocked! Now, Grifoni – Blades for Hire (Kickstarter Edition) is a game for 1–4 players, ready to challenge even the most solitary captains. -description from the publisher

Designer

Vieri Pellegrini

Artist

Simone Murgia

Publisher

Ludus Magnus Studio

Categories

Renaissance

Mechanics

Card-DrivenContractsHand ManagementStorytelling & Narrative
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