Courtisans
Play courtly politics with three cards a turn, and place a well-timed dagger in a rival's domain.
Who it's for
Groups wanting a light, quick card game with real tactical bite and a little friendly backstabbing.
Not for you if…
You dislike direct interference in your plans, since opponents can and will plant cards in your domain.
Vibe's take
light, sharp, tactical, quick, socially cunning
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About this game
Courtisans plays out like court gossip made mechanical: every turn you hold three cards and every single one is a small act of politics. One goes to the Queen's table, nudging a family's fortunes up or down for everyone at once, and the other two land in your own domain and a rival's, planting points that only pay off if that family ends up in favor. Reading which families are trending and timing your placements is the entire game, wrapped in thirty minutes and dressed in courtly intrigue. Light enough to teach fast, sharp enough that a well-placed card in someone else's domain stings.
Get it
from $35
By the numbers
Players
Duration
20–30 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
1.3 / 5 — Very LightBGG Rating
6.6/10
Rank #1,022
4.8k ratings
Published
2024
Language
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