
Opera Magna
A board game by Tommaso Battista, Stefano Castelli
2 - 4 Players 45 - 60 minutes Medium
Market, Action/Event, Multi-Use Cards, Worker Placement
City Building, Renaissance
Friends and Communities with Opera Magna
Description
Step into a bustling Renaissance city where you and up to three friends are the masterminds behind the biggest opera house the world’s ever seen. In Opera Magna you’ll place workers, trade on a lively market, and play multi‑use cards that can turn a modest workshop into a glittering stage in the blink of an eye. The game rolls out in about 45‑60 minutes, so you’ll have plenty of time to scheme, swap favors, and watch your rivals' plans unravel. Designed by Tommaso Battista and Stefano Castelli, the mechanics blend classic worker placement with snappy action/event cards, giving the game a smooth learning curve for anyone who’s already familiar with board games. Every round feels like a bustling piazza: you’re buying resources, hiring artists, and staging spectacular productions while keeping an eye on the ever‑shifting market. The blend of city‑building and Renaissance flair makes each play feel like a grand backstage drama, and the competition stays lively enough that no two games ever feel the same. Gather your crew, lay down your workers, and let the opera begin!

