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Museum Pictura

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Board Game - everybody, suitable from 14 years, for 2 to 4 players, minimum game time 60 min
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Museum Pictura

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Become the director of a prestigious gallery with Museum Pictura

Take on the role of an aspiring art museum curator in the board game Museum Pictura. The tumultuous 1920s were a time of elegance, extravagance and art admiration, when museums showed the most famous paintings to eager crowds. You will take on the role of curator at one of these museums and be tasked with assembling a collection of art, the likes of which the world has never seen.

recommended age

14+

recommended age
number of players

2-4 players

number of players
length of the game

60 minutes

length of one game

Key features of the board game Museum Pictura

  • Fill your museum's galleries with picture cards and create collections of the same theme or period
  • The bigger your collection is, the more prestige points you get for it at the end of the game.
  • Swap precious works of art with international museums, curry favour with influential patrons and mount temporary exhibitions of your best collections to earn extra points
  • The player with the most prestige at the end of the game will be the winner
  • Museum Pictura is a modern board game about building collections that will be easy to learn, but much harder to master
  • In addition to the challenge, the Pictura Museum offers 180 individually illustrated picture cards
  • Each card introduces you to a famous work of art and the exact details of each
  • You will get acquainted with 180 real masterpieces
  • High-quality components and beautiful illustrations immerse you in the atmosphere of the prestigious galleries of the 1920s
  • The game offers a great balance between accessibility for beginners and depth for experienced players
  • Ideal for couples or groups of friends
  • Exercise your strategic thinking
Museum Pictura board game

For whom the game is intended

Museum Pictura is the ideal choice for art and strategy game lovers aged 14 and up. It is designed for 2 to 4 players, who can enjoy one game for about 60 minutes. The game is suitable for families with teenage children, groups of friends or couples looking for an intellectual challenge with an artistic twist.

Museum Pictura board game

What the game is about

At the Museum Pictura, you will become the director of a prestigious gallery in the 1920s. Your mission is to build the most prestigious collection of artworks. You will collect cards of paintings that represent real masterpieces and create thematic or time-based collections in your museum. The game offers several interesting game mechanics. The exchange of paintings with international museums plays a key role, where you have to carefully consider which works you will receive and which you will provide. It is also important to keep up with current trends in the art world that affect the scoring of your acquisitions. By organising temporary exhibitions you can earn valuable bonuses and prestige points. Don't forget the influential patrons whose favour can help you greatly. The whole game is a thrilling balancing act between different strategies and opportunities.

Museum Pictura board game

History and creators of the game

Museum Pictura was released in 2022 by French studio Holy Grail Games. A year later, in 2023, it received a Czech localization, which made it available to domestic players. The play was created by the French author duo Eric Dubus and Olivier Melison, who are known for their ability to create innovative game concepts. The game's visuals are by talented artists Joëlle Drans, Loïc Muzy and Amber Scharf, whose work gives the game an authentic art world feel.

Museum Pictura board game

Package contents

180 cards of images representing real works of art, 24 Favour Cards for special benefits, 60 patron cards offering unique bonuses, 30 trend cards determining current preferences in the art world, 4 great museum plans for each player, 1 central plan for international museums, plaques of patrons and exhibitions, various chips to track scores and game features, game rules and hint cards

Specifications

Product type
Board game
Product type
Base game
Package contents
Cards, Playing board
Minimum number of players
2
Maximum number of players
4

Product type

Product type
Board game

Games and puzzles

Product type
Base game
Package contents
Cards, Playing board
Minimum number of players
2
Maximum number of players
4
Game length
60 min
Difficulty
Medium
Material
Paper

Release date

Month of release
March
Release date
2023

Language

Rule language
Czech
Game language
Czech

Genres and game mechanics

Genre
Strategic
Sub-genre (Theme)
Story

Age and intended use

Usage
Everybody
Suitable for
14 years

Battery

Must additionally purchase AA batteries
No
More Specifications

Asmodee Czech Republic, s.r.o., Novozámecká 4/495, 198 00 Praha 9, +420 281 930 585, [email protected]

Note:

Specifications can be changed without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only.

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