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Oct 25, 2025·Review·16:33·1236·Watch on YouTube

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

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Watch “Grifoni: Blades for Hire Preview - A Narrative Worker Placement Game,” a board game review for Grifoni: Blades for Hire on BoardGameVideo.

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BoardGameCo Ko-Fi (Exclusive Content) - https://ko-fi.com/boardgameco BoardGameCo Patreon (Exclusive Content) - https://bit.ly/3sKcAYf Instagram - https://bit.ly/39GvjNH -------------------------------------------- Channels I Recommend (Not a comprehensive list by any means) Professor Meg - https://www.instagram.com/professormeg/ EZBoardGames - https://www.youtube.com/@ezbgames The Board Game Garden - https://www.youtube.com/@TheBoardGameGarden Room & Board - https://www.youtube.com/@RoomandBoardReviews Thinker Themer - https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkerThemer -------------------------------------------- Campaign Link - https://bit.ly/LudusMagnus_BladesForHire-KS Grifoni – Blades for Hire is a competitive eurogame for 2–4 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. BGG Link - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/452296/grifoni-blades-for-hire TimeStamps: 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:00:45 - Overview 0:15:35 - Summary My Game Table (Non Referral) https://bit.ly/4cPRRay https://bit.ly/3W51bQE (Partner Company for Components) Upgrade Your Game At Top Shelf Gamer (Referral Link) https://bit.ly/3siD0PL For media inquiries, please email alex@boardgameco.com For Gamefound inquiries, please email me at a.radcliffe@gamefound.com

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Grifoni: Blades for Hire

Grifoni: Blades for Hire

2025·Vieri Pellegrini

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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

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-DrivenContracts
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