It’s a time of upheaval, when the Middle Ages end and modernity is born….For those in the government, the situation is ripe for action. Your city must maintain its standing, and you, as its prince, must make this happen. Virtù models the art of governing, using an original mechanism that then deploys from your player board. Your tactical options are laid out in the form of a wheel of cards, which you can evolve according to your objectives. Send troops or assign agents, and the villages will change hands. But other strategic dimensions must be considered: Artists, merchants, or diplomats could also work to increase your prestige….Decide and act with just the right amount of ingenuity and audacity, and you will become the Master of Italy!2-5 playersAges 14+1-2.5 hour play timeContents:1 large central board representing Italy1 small Prestige / Influence board1 small Prestige board (2 players)5 Palace Action boards60 City, Title, Guild, and Cathedral tiles56 Notable cards15 Family cards (3 – 5 players)13 Family cards (2 players)10 Indulgence cards10 Patronage Bonuses90 Control discs8 Forbidden City discs6 +1 War Bonus tokens30 Troop meeples25 Agent meeples5 Cathedral meeple5 Action markers60 Florins5 double-sided player aids1 scorepad1 rulebook for 3 – 5 players: Virtù: The Art of Governing1 rulebook for 2 players: Virtù: The Wars of Italy