Review: San Marco
Venice is at its peak. A few aristocratic families rule the High Council, with the Doge as its President. It is announced that one more family will be accepted into the council. A battle of political powers begins. Ruthless attacks occur as part of the power struggles in the different districts of Venice. Clever transfers of aristocrats and immediate expulsions are the order of the day. You represent one of the contending families in the election. You must use all available means to find favor with the Doge. Win his highest esteem and you will be the winner.
This is how San Marco is presented to us, a design by Alan R. Moon (Ticket to Ride) & Aaron Weissblum (Celestia, 10 Days in Europe). First published in 2001 by Ravensburger in an English, French, Italian, and German version. The illustrations are done by Alessandra Cimatoribus (Torres, Big Top).