{"product_id":"viticulture-essential-edition","title":"Viticulture: Essential Edition","description":"\u003ch1\u003eViticulture: Essential Edition – Build Your Own Vineyard in Tuscany\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecome a winemaker in the rolling hills of \u003cstrong\u003epre-modern Tuscany\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eViticulture: Essential Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, the acclaimed competitive worker-placement board game from \u003cstrong\u003eStonemaier Games\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with a modest vineyard, a few fields, three workers and an old cellar, you'll need to carefully develop your estate, plant vines, harvest grapes, produce wine and fulfil valuable wine orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e1–6 players\u003c\/strong\u003e, games lasting around \u003cstrong\u003e45–90 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a dedicated solo mode, Viticulture: Essential Edition offers a rich strategic experience that scales from solo play through to larger competitive vineyard-building games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Viticulture: Essential Edition?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture: Essential Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e is a strategic \u003cstrong\u003eworker-placement game\u003c\/strong\u003e set in Tuscany, where each player manages their own vineyard and winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game combines seasonal worker placement with engine building, resource management and card-driven opportunities. \u003cstrong\u003eSummer and winter have different spaces and priorities\u003c\/strong\u003e, so deciding when and where to send your workers is crucial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild structures, plant vines, harvest grapes, make wine and fulfil orders to earn victory points. Visitor cards can provide unexpected advantages, while your limited workers mean you'll constantly need to prioritise your plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Essential Edition incorporates selected improvements and content from the Tuscany system, including revised visitor cards, Mama \u0026amp; Papa cards, Field cards and the \u003cstrong\u003eAutoma solo system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Play\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach player begins with a small vineyard and a limited number of workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game is played across \u003cstrong\u003efour seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e, with different worker-placement opportunities available throughout the year. In summer, you might build structures, plant vines or invite visitors. In winter, you'll harvest grapes, make wine and fulfil wine orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkers are placed onto action spaces, with competition for the most useful locations. Being first to a space can provide a valuable advantage, but committing a worker early may prevent you from using it somewhere else later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs your vineyard develops, you'll be able to produce increasingly valuable wines and complete more demanding orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game ends when a player reaches the required victory-point threshold, with the winery having the most victory points becoming the winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild your own vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e – Develop fields, structures, vines and wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic worker placement\u003c\/strong\u003e – Every worker placement matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour distinct seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e – Summer and winter offer different opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrategic card play\u003c\/strong\u003e – Use visitors, vines, wine orders and other cards to shape your strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRace for valuable spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e – Getting your worker somewhere first can make all the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild an engine\u003c\/strong\u003e – Improve your vineyard so it becomes increasingly productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolo mode included\u003c\/strong\u003e – Play against the Automa system when you're on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1–6 players\u003c\/strong\u003e – Enjoy it solo, head-to-head or with a larger group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful components\u003c\/strong\u003e – Includes custom wooden workers, grape and wine tokens and vineyard pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpand your winery\u003c\/strong\u003e – Compatible with the Viticulture expansion range, including Tuscany Essential Edition, Bordeaux and World.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture: Essential Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for players who enjoy \u003cstrong\u003eworker-placement games, engine building, resource management and strategic Eurogames\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a particularly good choice if you enjoy games where your early decisions gradually build towards a stronger engine, while limited action spaces force you to compete with other players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included solo system also makes it an excellent option for players who want a substantial strategy game that doesn't require a regular gaming group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild Your Vineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vineyard starts small, but there are plenty of ways to develop it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Vines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose which grape varieties to plant in your fields. Different vines can provide different combinations of grapes, giving you options when producing wine and completing orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest Grapes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest your fields at the right time to build up your grape supply. Planning ahead is important, as wine orders require specific combinations of grapes and wine values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMake Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn your harvested grapes into wine and store it in your cellar. Better facilities allow you to produce and store more valuable wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFulfil Wine Orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine orders are one of the key routes to victory points. Completing them requires careful planning, as you'll need the right grapes, wine and production capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInvite Visitors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer and winter visitor cards can provide special abilities and alternative ways to improve your vineyard. 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The current UK retail listing gives \u003cstrong\u003eGTGSTM105\u003c\/strong\u003e as the product code and an RRP of \u003cstrong\u003e£59.99\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Essential Edition contains a substantial collection of cards and custom components:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Game Board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 Vineyard Mats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e42 Vine Cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e36 Wine Order Cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38 Summer Visitor Cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38 Winter Visitor Cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18 Field Cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24 Automa Cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e36 Mama \u0026amp; Papa \/ pink and blue cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 Wooden Worker Meeples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 Wooden Grande Worker Meeples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48 Glass Grape and Wine Tokens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 Wooden Wake-Up Tokens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 Wooden Victory Point Tokens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 Wooden Residual Payment Tokens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48 Wooden Structure Tokens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e72 Punchboard Lira Coins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 First-Player Token\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 Vineyard Mats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Rulebook covering multiplayer and solo play\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn total, the current Stonemaier listing specifies \u003cstrong\u003e232 illustrated cards and 86 custom wooden tokens\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside the board, vineyard mats, coins and other components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Viticulture: Essential Edition a standalone game?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. \u003cstrong\u003eViticulture: Essential Edition is a complete standalone game\u003c\/strong\u003e and does not require any expansion to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many people can play Viticulture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViticulture supports \u003cstrong\u003e1–6 players\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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