Claim

A two-player duel in two halves: recruit followers by trick-taking, then use them to win three of five factions.

πŸ‘₯ 2 players⏱ approx. 25 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min8+
Graf Ludo 2019 Β· nominatedβ˜… 6.5 Β· BGG #1,429

Who it's for

Couples and duo players who want a card duel with real depth in a small box and a short running time.

Not for you if…

You need a game for larger groups, since this is strictly two players. Luck of the shared deck can also hand one player a decisive faction cheaply in a single deal.

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Vibe's take

Tight and thoughtful, with a strong sense that phase one is you handing yourself the tools or the problems for phase two.

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About this game

The king is dead and five factions will decide who follows him. A two-player game in two halves: first you play tricks to recruit followers, then you play those followers as a second round of tricks to win the factions' votes.

Two phases: first recruiting, then voting, both by trick-takingFaction powers change between the phasesEven lost tricks recruit a card

By the numbers

Players

Best at 2 playersWorks with 2

Duration

25 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

1.6 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

6.5/10

Rank #1,429

5.9k ratings

Published

2017

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