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title: "Ravensburger Carpe Diem Strategy Board Game for Age 10 & Up - 2019 Kennerspiel Des Jahres Nominee"
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# 220+ tiles for endless strategy Clear, visual instruction manual 44 premium wooden pieces Ravensburger Carpe Diem Strategy Board Game for Age 10 & Up - 2019 Kennerspiel Des Jahres Nominee

**Brand:** ravensburger
**Price:** R630
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏛️ Seize the day, build your empire, and never miss a move!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ravensburger Carpe Diem Strategy Board Game for Age 10 & Up - 2019 Kennerspiel Des Jahres Nominee by ravensburger
- **How much does it cost?** R630 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/93248445-ravensburger-carpe-diem-strategy-board-game-for-age-10-up)

## Best For

- ravensburger enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ravensburger brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Craft Your Prosperous Roman City:** Use 44 high-quality wooden pieces to build villas, gardens, and ponds that maximize your victory points.
- • **Master the Art of Tile Placement:** Seize the day with 220+ sturdy tiles that unlock dynamic city-building strategies every game.
- • **Effortless Learning, Instant Play:** Clear, visual instructions make jumping into this Kennerspiel-nominated game a breeze for ages 10+.
- • **Engage in Strategic Market Battles:** Harvest, trade, and score in phases that keep you on your toes and your friends vying for dominance.
- • **Infinite Replayability, Timeless Quality:** Ravensburger’s 130+ years of craftsmanship ensure a durable game that stays fresh after 30+ plays.

## Overview

Ravensburger’s Carpe Diem is a 2-4 player strategic tile-placement board game set in ancient Rome, featuring over 220 tiles, 44 wooden pieces, and 150 cards. Designed for ages 10 and up, it offers clear instructions and multiple paths to victory, delivering high replay value and premium quality components. A 2019 Kennerspiel des Jahres nominee, it challenges players to harvest, trade, and build thriving city districts in an engaging, hour-long gameplay experience.

## Description

In this new Stefan Feld game, players are influential patricians you set out to improve your city districts. Grow bountiful herb and vegetable gardens. Cultivate ponds rich with fish. Build lavish villas and various other dwelling for your servants. The day is your to seize and the city ripe for rebuilding.

Review: Quality Euro from a master - Carpe Diem is one of the best games from one of the best designers in "hobby gaming", Stefan Feld. They aren't kid's games but CD is accessible and plays in an hour after you've played a game or two. I rank it in the top four or five of my 100+ game collection for 2, 3 or 4 players. I usually play 2, with my wife. This isn't a heavy game by "Euro" standards but if you like it, it will present near infinite "replayability", it's just as good after 30 plays as it was on the first. There's a bit of interaction in the tile selection and goal selection and there are many paths to victory for players to investigate. CD is not a deeply themed game, it's a player's game and I love it. Issues: there are shades of green to differentiate so it's best played at a well lit table. The set-up and take-down will take a couple minutes, too. CD featured a lot of inch square tiles to sort, either before or after the game. No big deal but it does take a couple minutes to set up and a game to two to really "catch on" to the flow and strategies. It's worth it.
Review: Great Stefan Feld game - This is a thinky game with alot of choices and and interesting scoring mechanism. Youre building various sites, collecting goods and coins to put towards the end of each round. If you choose poorly, then your round wont be fruitful. The games graphics are dull and drab, which is actually the type I prefer. Gives the old world feel. However I had to return the newest version and replace it with this one because the colors were so similar that we were making alot of mistakes with the buildings. The older version is much clearer and easier to differentiate the tiles. 100% recommend this game.

## Features

- What you get: this strategy game for 2-4 players Includes 1 game board, 220+ tiles, 150 cards, 44 wooden pieces, instruction manual
- Clear instructions: Easy to learn with clear instructions! In this game for ages 10 and up, The instruction booklet has set-up diagrams, easy-to-understand visuals, and a convenient reference section for players who are already familiar with the rules and just need a refresher.
- Hone your tile-placement strategy skills: in this exciting tile-placement game set in ancient Rome, you aim to get the most victory points at the end of the game to win! In order to do that you must adhere to the motto of “Carpe Diem”. Seize the day by harvesting grapes and catching fish, then sell these wares on the market to make money. After each phase there's a scoring period.
- Great quality and replay-ability: Carpe Diem is stacked with great, high-quality wooden pieces and sturdy tiles that will stand countless play through. Their are many paths to building the most prosperous city, which means strategies change with each new game!
- Long term quality - Ravensburger has been making products for the hand, head, and heart for over 130 years.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B079T48J4N |
| Best Sellers Rank | #154,209 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #4,123 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (332) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.17 pounds |
| Item model number | ALE26919 |
| Language | German |
| Manufacturer | Ravensburger |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 10 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 8.5 x 12 x 2.5 inches |
| Release date | November 19, 2018 |

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this the same version (1st printing) as in the picture, with the star drawn? For the second print run, they did away with the star.**
A: The one I received was the first edition with the star. However, I ordered it in December of last year.

**Q: How should I know if it is the newer edition?**
A: I ordered a few months back and it was the older version.  However, I did not find the colors a problem.  It was obvious to me....but understand how it could be a problem if one is color blind or has poor vision. This is one of my favorite games!

**Q: wish we could tell what print run this is? The first print run is bad.**
A: I believe mine is the first

**Q: It's currently April 2023. Which edition is for sale in this listing: the 1st or 2nd? (I'm fairly certain it's not the 3rd.)**
A: This is the second edition. It doesn't have the "star" movement track on the tile selection rondelle. This version has the rules change where your pawn will move to the next selection space directly clockwise or counterclockwise. It doesn't really change how the game is played.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality Euro from a master
*by G***S on June 28, 2024*

Carpe Diem is one of the best games from one of the best designers in "hobby gaming", Stefan Feld. They aren't kid's games but CD is accessible and plays in an hour after you've played a game or two. I rank it in the top four or five of my 100+ game collection for 2, 3 or 4 players. I usually play 2, with my wife. This isn't a heavy game by "Euro" standards but if you like it, it will present near infinite "replayability", it's just as good after 30 plays as it was on the first. There's a bit of interaction in the tile selection and goal selection and there are many paths to victory for players to investigate. CD is not a deeply themed game, it's a player's game and I love it. Issues: there are shades of green to differentiate so it's best played at a well lit table. The set-up and take-down will take a couple minutes, too. CD featured a lot of inch square tiles to sort, either before or after the game. No big deal but it does take a couple minutes to set up and a game to two to really "catch on" to the flow and strategies. It's worth it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Stefan Feld game
*by T***. on August 20, 2025*

This is a thinky game with alot of choices and and interesting scoring mechanism. Youre building various sites, collecting goods and coins to put towards the end of each round. If you choose poorly, then your round wont be fruitful. The games graphics are dull and drab, which is actually the type I prefer. Gives the old world feel. However I had to return the newest version and replace it with this one because the colors were so similar that we were making alot of mistakes with the buildings. The older version is much clearer and easier to differentiate the tiles. 100% recommend this game.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***O on April 5, 2024*

El juego es facil de aprender, tiene un toque de estrategia e interacción con otros jugadores para ganar piezas estratégicas en cad tablero.

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