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La Valse des Masques

La Valse des Masques

Fresh Creative Games · 2022
2–420–0 min8+ yrs10.0 BGG1Strategy
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La Valse des Masques (The waltz of masks) 16th century. You are the head of one of the 4 most respected and powerful noble families in Venice. You must use your power to maintain your family's influence and power in the Great Council.

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La Valse des Masques (The waltz of masks)

16th century. You are the head of one of the 4 most respected and powerful noble families in Venice. You must use your power to maintain your family's influence and power in the Great Council. The future Doge must be in your favour! Use every trick in the book and reach the highest levels to rule the Republic of Venice! Waltz of the Masks is a card game of actions, placements and combinations.

Objective of the game : The main objective is to have the most influence points, and therefore usually the most "revealed" cards in the highest position, before the end of the game. The higher a "revealed" card is, the more influence value it has for the final count. Thematically, a high card is an advisor who influences the upper echelons of the city.

Players play cards in rows and push cards from the bottom row to the top. Cards can be played face up to perform card effects or face down to hide these effects until they come into force later in the game. Players cannot play the same card as the previous player, or the same card as the last player of the previous turn if you are the first player of the turn.

—description from publisher

Vous êtes à la tête d’une des 4 familles nobles les plus respectées et puissantes de Venise. Vous devez user de votre pouvoir afin de conserver l’influence et la puissance de votre famille au sein du Grand Conseil. Le futur Doge doit vous être favorable! Usez de toutes les filouteries et atteignez les plus hautes sphères afin de régner en maître sur la République de Venise! La Valse des Masques est un jeu de cartes d'actions, de placement et de combinaisons.

Objectif du jeu : L’objectif principal est d’avoir le plus de points d’influence, et donc en général le plus de cartes “révélées” dans la position la plus haute, avant la fin de la partie. Plus une carte “révélée” est haute, plus elle a de la valeur en influence pour le décompte final. Thématiquement, une carte haute est un conseiller qui influence les hautes sphères de la cité.

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BGG rating10.0 / 10
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Play time
20–0 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
8+ yrs
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Q4How many players does La Valse des Masques support?
La Valse des Masques is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of La Valse des Masques take?
A game of La Valse des Masques takes about 20–0 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is La Valse des Masques for?
La Valse des Masques is recommended from age 8.
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