Bologna

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Description

Picture yourself as a medieval mayor racing to turn a blank grid into a bustling city, and you’ve got just 30 minutes and a friend to prove who’s the sharper planner. Bologna is a two‑player showdown that feels like a quick sprint through a cobblestone maze, but the twists and turns keep you on your toes right up until the sudden‑death finish. The rules are so easy to pick up that you’ll be laying tiles, moving your little token trains, and claiming neighborhoods in the first few minutes—yet the deeper strategies of area majority, influence, and grid coverage keep the competition fresh every time you play. Designed by Martin Holeksa and Robert Milička, this 2026 release blends abstract strategy with a dash of city‑building charm. You’ll place tiles to extend your streets, race your pieces along the tracks you create, and try to dominate whole sections of the board before the other player can get a foothold. Every move reshapes the map, forcing you to balance rapid expansion with tactical blockades. The sudden‑death ending means the tension never lets up; one clever placement can flip the whole game in an instant. If you love a tight, medieval‑flavored duel that’s quick to learn but hard to master, Bologna is the perfect bite‑sized battle for your tabletop.