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Sep 21, 2026·Review·35:05·189·Watch on YouTube

Is Calimala too mean for 2-players?

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Watch “Is Calimala too mean for 2-players?,” a board game review for Calimala: Deluxe Edition from Board Brains on BoardGameVideo.

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Calimala: Deluxe Edition

Calimala: Deluxe Edition

2025·Fabio Lopiano

2 - 5 players
75 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach

About Calimala: Deluxe Edition, from BoardGameGeek:

As cloth merchants of the wealthy Calimala Guild, you will vie for power and control over the future of Florence. Broker deals, deliver cloth to markets, sponsor statues, and contribute to the construction of great Churches. Promote your trusted family members into the Council of Calimala, triggering scoring and the evaluation of prestige in the next area of the board. Plan ahead for upcoming scoring conditions and hire contractors to take advantage of open opportunities. Overview: This second edition of Calimala, by award winning designer Fabio Lopiano, has been beautifully remastered. With stunning art and graphic design from Ian O'Toole, extended gameplay, and deluxe components. This new edition of Calimala comes with the Kickstarter exclusive Intrigue Expansion. Take control of one of Florence's historical merchant families, such as the Medici Family, and benefit from unique player powers. With 4 new expansion actions you can invest in banks to increase your control in cities, or commission artworks to boost your standing with the local churches. Align yourself with major political powers, the Holy Roman Empire or Catholic Church. Benefit from their contradicting policies or try to play both sides and get the best of both worlds.

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Calimala: Deluxe Edition

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Description provided by Board Brains on YouTube:

Is it enough to win at Calimala, or do you need your opponent to score nothing? Two plays in, we kept making moves that weren't really about our own game. Rushing a cube onto a spot just to get there first. Refusing to trigger a stack because it would help the other person more than us. Every decision felt like a risk, and most of that risk was sitting across the table. Where's your line between a competitive game and a mean one? ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Calimala 00:31 First Impression 03:41 Game Overview 07:50 Similar to Container... 09:01 Similar to Emberheart... 09:43 Similar to Yonder... 10:22 Similar to Furnace... 11:52 You will like this game if... 18:46 Our Thoughts & Opinions 33:30 Future Coverage —— We're Board Brains — exploring how board games help us connect, reflect, and feel. Reviews, recommendations, and the occasional appearance from Loki the dog. Would you sit down to play? 🌐 https://theboardbrains.com

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