From: "Rich Shipley" <rich@rtgames.com>
Subject: Re: Rules tweaks for Serenissima (Mediterranee)

"Walter Lai" <walterlzw@yahoo.com.tw> wrote in message
news:1c217db4.0305230611.c0391d0@posting.google.com...
> I have made two minor tweaks for Euro Games' Serenissima. Our group
> has tried them and everybody thinks it's okay.
>
> 1.Bidding
> Bidding for turn order isn't quite worth the ducats. Change the rules
> this way to punishing the lowest bidder: The lowest bidder place his
> turn marker first. The second lowest bidder can choose to place his
> marker before/after the previous marker. The third lowest (or second
> highest) bidder can choose to place her marker before/after/between
> previous markers, and the same goes for the highest bidder. After all
> players have placed their markers, transfer the lot (retaining the
> order, of course) to the turn track.

I like this rule as it gives the high bidder a bit more control.

> 2.Variable Endgame
> Before the second last turn, roll a d6 to determine if the game will
> go on. A result of 4, 5 or 6 will end the game. This is to prevent
> End-of-the-World syndrome, of course.

This would be OK, but maybe not necessary with the rule I use:

3. Make players' Galleys and Forts worth 1/2 point each at the end of
the game. This avoids having everyone attack with their galleys on the
last turn unless there is a good reason. This also makes forts slightly
more attractive to build.

Rich