Vineta (board game)

Vineta is a tile-laying board game for 2-4 players. Players take on the role of merchants seeking to build and control districts in the legendary sunken city of Vineta. The game is published by Lookout Games.

Gameplay involves drawing and placing hexagonal tiles that represent different district types, such as residential areas, marketplaces, and harbors. Players strategically position their tiles to create valuable areas and connect them to their existing networks. Each player has a limited number of merchant meeples which they can place on tiles to claim control of those areas.

Scoring in Vineta is based on a variety of factors including the size and interconnectedness of districts, the number of merchant meeples a player controls in different areas, and bonus points for achieving specific objectives during the game. The game typically ends after a set number of rounds, or when the tile supply is exhausted. The player with the highest score at the end of the game is declared the winner.

Key mechanics in Vineta include tile placement, area control, and set collection. The game combines strategic planning with tactical decision-making, requiring players to adapt to the changing board state and opponent's actions.