A dynasty-building strategy game where marriages and assassinations are equally valid tools of statecraft.
Who it's for
Civilization and strategy fans who want a multi-generational power struggle with real breadth in how you build influence.
Not for you if…
You want tight, short sessions–120 minutes covering generations of dynastic strategy asks for real commitment and forward planning.
Vibe's take
Sweeping and strategic, with long-arc planning punctuated by sudden disruptions–plagues and revolts keep you from ever fully locking in a plan.
Bloodlines puts you at the head of a rising dynasty in 10th-century Western Europe, playing out turns that each represent roughly five to ten years of history. You'll expand your influence through diplomacy, marriages, assassinations, and military campaigns, while choosing whether to invest in technology, religion, culture, or raw wealth. Random events like plagues and revolts force you to adapt on the fly, and victory comes from controlling four nations outright, or simply outscoring everyone else when the agreed number of turns runs out.
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Players
Duration
90–120 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
Published
2026