Reigns: The Council
- Designer Bruno Faidutti , Hervé Marly
- Publisher Nerial
- Illustration Arnaud de Bock , Hervé Marly
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In Reigns: The Council, you play as a monarch balancing the interests of advisors, deciding which petitions to support or deny. Each choice affects the realm's four pillars, and if any become too strong or weak, your reign ends dramatically. Advisors have secret goals, creating tension and negotiation throughout the game.
Who Is This Game For?
This party game appeals to players who enjoy asymmetric roles, negotiation, and storytelling. With a playtime around 40 minutes, it's suitable for casual game nights. Designed for ages 8 and up, it requires no deep prior experience and supports 3 to 6 players.
How It Works
One player acts as the monarch, others as advisors. Advisors present petitions that the monarch must accept or reject, impacting the realm's balance. The game uses mechanics like Negotiation, Role Playing, and Storytelling to enhance interaction and secret objectives, driving dynamic gameplay.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Bruno Faidutti and Hervé Marly, Reigns: The Council is based on the popular app Reigns. It merges political negotiation, role playing, and storytelling into an asymmetric party game, standing out among card games. It belongs to the Kickstarter family and balances cooperation with competition.
Pro
- Asymmetric gameplay with distinct roles
- Short playtime around 40 minutes
- Mechanics include Negotiation, Role Playing, Storytelling
- Suitable for 3-6 players aged 8 and up
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Requires at least three players
- Limited depth for expert players
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in a medieval world where a monarch strives to maintain harmony in their realm. Political and societal aspects of the Middle Ages are central, with humor and bluff adding flavor.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on understanding advisors' interests and use negotiation skills to maintain balance in the realm.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Reigns: The Council is designed for 3 to 6 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 40 minutes, suitable for a party game session.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is designed as a party game and requires no extensive prior experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
Reigns: The Council blends asymmetric roles with negotiation and storytelling, based on the well-known Reigns app.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it's suitable from age 8 and its short playtime makes it family-friendly.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of Negotiation, Role Playing, and Storytelling creates interactive and dynamic gameplay.
Fazit
Reigns: The Council is recommended for players who enjoy social interaction and asymmetric roles in party games. Its 3-6 player range and short playtime make it accessible for many occasions.
