• In the Shadow of the Emperor

Game Details Players: 2 to 4 Age: 12 and up Time: 90 minutes
Publisher: Rio Grande Games Designer(s): Ralph Burkert


In the Shadow of the Emperor

Ref: INSHADOW
MYR145.00 MYR129.00

Germany in the late middle ages! It is a time of flourishing cities, influential bishops, the powerful popes, and a pompous aristocracy. In such a volatile climate, no dynasty can remain in power for long. Several aristocratic families seek to acquire the crown of the emporer. But this decision lies in the hands of the seven elector. But, in the shadow of the properly elected emporer, are always those who want to displace him and become the new emporer.

In the Shadow of the Emperor is a tactical game for 2-4 players.


Weight (kg): 0.74 Sleeve size: 45x70 (70c)
BGC Marks Earned+129 (what is this?)
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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.

AWARDS & HONORS

  • 2005 Japan Boardgame Prize Best Advanced Game Nominee

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