Brian Boru: High King of Ireland
Win tricks for territory or lose them for church and marriage in this Irish area-control trick-taker.
Who it's for
Trick-taking fans who want a game where the mechanic drives real strategic decisions.
Not for you if…
You want pure trick-taking. The area control layer adds complexity some may not want.
Vibe's take
trick-taking drives strategy, area control, win/lose both reward, medieval Irish, political
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About this game
Compete for the High Kingship of medieval Ireland through trick-taking that drives area control, marriage alliances, and church influence. Win tricks to claim territories, but losing tricks gives you access to powerful side actions: church donations, Viking raids, and political marriages. The brilliant tension: winning and losing tricks both provide valuable but different rewards. Map control determines end-game scoring, while the trick-taking creates the engine that drives everything.
Get it
from $60
By the numbers
Players
Duration
60–90 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
2.6 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
6.8/10
Rank #734
5.1k ratings
Published
2021
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