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Behind the Throne

Behind the Throne

IGAMES · 2016
2–420–30 min8+ yrs1.9/5 complexity6.2 BGG#9.422 BGG937Strategy
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Four powerful secret organizations are fighting for the right to rule in the old kingdom, and you can acquire safety, control, and economic dictates only through the conquest of political influence at the royal court.

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Four powerful secret organizations are fighting for the right to rule in the old kingdom, and you can acquire safety, control, and economic dictates only through the conquest of political influence at the royal court. The more servants, nobles and dignitaries you can control, the closer you will be to the purpose. Intrigue, blackmail, or threats are suitable for all those who are struggling in the shadow of the royal throne. Power over each new aristocrat gives you a new method for influencing others. The player of absolute power behind the throne will soon be known.

Behind the Throne is a quick and simple card game in which players collect sets of cards to get new special abilities. Players earn victory points for the heroes they collect, and whoever has the most victory points at the end of the game wins.

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity1.9 / 5
BGG rating6.2 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
20–30 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#9.422

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Q3How do you play Behind the Throne?
Behind the Throne is a card game game, for 2–4 players, taking ~20–30 minutes, featuring line drawing. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Behind the Throne — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Behind the Throne support?
Behind the Throne is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Behind the Throne take?
A game of Behind the Throne takes about 20–30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Behind the Throne for?
Behind the Throne is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Behind the Throne?
Behind the Throne has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.9 out of 5.
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