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In the Shadow of the Emperor
In the Shadow of the Emperor is a tactical game for 2-4 players. Players represent aristocratic families at the Court of the Holy Roman Emperor. Players seek to get their family members into influential positions with the various electorships of the Empire. Once there they accumulate votes towards being elected to be Holy Roman Emperor. Players choose actions for their family members to take, which allow them to wrest control of the various Elector States (each of which has a special ability in addition to its voting power) whilst displacing their opponents. However, family members age and die and the number of action cards is limited, restricting the tactical options. As players build their influence they collect victory points and the player with the most points at the end of the game wins.
What is In the Shadow of the Emperor
In the Shadow of the Emperor is a tactical game for 2-4 players. Players represent aristocratic families at the Court of the Holy Roman Emperor. Players seek to get their family members into influential positions with the various electorships of the Empire. Once there they accumulate votes towards being elected to be Holy Roman Emperor. Players choose actions for their family members to take, which allow them to wrest control of the various Elector States (each of which has a special ability in addition to its voting power) whilst displacing their opponents. However, family members age and die and the number of action cards is limited, restricting the tactical options. As players build their influence they collect victory points and the player with the most points at the end of the game wins.
Game details
- Players
- 2–4
- Age
- +12
- Duration
- 90 min
- Difficulty
- Heavy
- Type
- Board game
- Year
- 2004
- Mechanics
- Action Points · Area Majority / Influence · Take That
- Categories
- Medieval · Political
- Designer
- Ralf Burkert
- Publisher
- 999 Games · Hans im Glück · Rio Grande Games
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Una joya de 20 años. Un juego en el que los jugadores llevan "dinastías", de personajes que van envejenciendo muriendo y siendo reemplazados por nuevas generaciones. Estos personajes compiten en influencia en siete provincias por ser sobernaos. Más tarde los soberanos votarán si hay algún candidato, si el aspirante ocupa el trono de emperador o no. Incluye además, descendencias y matrimonios. Muy interesante y absorvente. Recomedado principalmente para jugones.
self-designed player aid (spanish) diseño propio de hoja de ayuda (fases) en español http://www.boardgamegeek.com/filepage/110522/resumen-turnos-espanol enfundado
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How many players is In the Shadow of the Emperor for?
In the Shadow of the Emperor plays with 2–4 players.
How long does a game take?
A game takes about 90 minutes.
What age is it suitable for?
It is recommended from age 12.
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