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Courtier

Courtier

Alderac Entertainment Group · 2012
2–445 min10+ yrs2.4/5 complexity6.6 BGG#4.491 BGG1,5 K
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The social elite of Tempest live in a world of power, intrigue, and alliances that can often shake the very foundations of the city's society. In Courtier, you move within these circles of social power to further your goals.

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official art · Alderac Entertainment Group

The social elite of Tempest live in a world of power, intrigue, and alliances that can often shake the very foundations of the city's society. In Courtier, you move within these circles of social power to further your goals. Work with established courtiers to gain influence and stymie the rise of your rivals as you attempt to earn or cheat your way into their world.

In Courtier, 2–4 players compete for recognition in the royal court. Your mission is to act as an influence broker, manipulating the levers of power and granting favors to important supplicants. You accomplish this by influencing key people to act at your behest.

Play influence cards to gain sway over a key courtier, or play power cards to manipulate the board in your favor. Control each of the courtiers listed on a given petition, and you earn victory points for completing that request. Bonus points can be earned from cards and abilities. The winner is the player with the highest score at the end of the game.

Number 1 in the Tempest Shared World Game Series

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity2.4 / 5
BGG rating6.6 / 10
Language dependence
Extensive text — heavy translation needed
Play time
45 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
10+ yrs
BGG rank
#4.491

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Q3How do you play Courtier?
Courtier is a card game game, for 2–4 players, taking ~45 minutes, featuring area majority / influence. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Courtier — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Courtier support?
Courtier is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Courtier take?
A game of Courtier takes about 45 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Courtier for?
Courtier is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is Courtier?
Courtier has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.4 out of 5.
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