Lorenzo il Magnifico vs The Voyages of Marco Polo
A side-by-side comparison of two of the most-asked-about board games — using only verified specs from our catalogue. No invented rules, no fluff.
Specs and BoardGameGeek rankings current as of June 2026. Gaps in our data show as a dash (—).
| Lorenzo il Magnifico | The Voyages of Marco Polo | |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Players | 2–4 | 2–4 |
| Playtime | ~60 min | ~40 min |
| Recommended age | 12+ | 12+ |
| Complexity (BGG weight) | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 |
| BGG rank | #142 | #121 |
| Designers | Flaminia Brasini, Virginio Gigli, Simone Luciani | Simone Luciani, Daniele Tascini |
| Key mechanics | Contracts, Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses, Open Drafting | Contracts, Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses, Point to Point Movement |
Both games share these mechanics: Contracts, Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses, Turn Order: Claim Action, Variable Set-up, Worker Placement with Dice Workers.
Which should you get?
Based only on the specs above — not on opinion:
- Both sit at a similar weight (3.3 and 3.2 of 5 on BoardGameGeek), so neither is the obvious 'lighter' pick.
- If table time matters, The Voyages of Marco Polo is the shorter game (~40 min vs ~60 min).
- On raw BoardGameGeek ranking, The Voyages of Marco Polo currently sits higher (#121 vs #142).
Both are well-loved games; the "right" one depends on your group. Read the full entries for Lorenzo il Magnifico and The Voyages of Marco Polo.
Where to buy
Lorenzo il Magnifico
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Common questions
Is Lorenzo il Magnifico or The Voyages of Marco Polo harder to learn?
They're close: Lorenzo il Magnifico is rated 3.3 of 5 and The Voyages of Marco Polo 3.2 of 5 on BoardGameGeek, so both are a similar level to learn.
Which is faster to play, Lorenzo il Magnifico or The Voyages of Marco Polo?
The Voyages of Marco Polo is the quicker game at about 40 minutes, versus roughly 60 minutes for Lorenzo il Magnifico.
How many players do Lorenzo il Magnifico and The Voyages of Marco Polo support?
Lorenzo il Magnifico plays with 2–4 players; The Voyages of Marco Polo plays with 2–4 players.