Players play as well-off Parisians in the 14th century who wish to improve the importance and appearance of the city quarter around the famous Notre Dame cathedral. The primary game concept is original, but simple, card play players use to permanently improve their influence in the quarter. However, turn after turn, round after round, players must make choices that can have major implications. If one does one thing, then the other can't be done. Concentrating on one aspect means automatically ignoring another, which, above all others, is particularly dangerous in the case of the gradually approaching plague...
After 9 exciting rounds and about 75 action-filled minutes, Notre Dame is over. The maitre who has made the most of his cards and has garnered the most prestige points is the winner.
This game is #11 in the Alea big box series.
Awards & Honors
2008 JoTa Best Light Board Game Nominee
2008 Golden Geek Best Gamer's Board Game Nominee
2008 Boardgames Australia Awards Best International Game Nominee
2007 Tric Trac Nominee
2007 Spiel des Jahres Recommended
2007 Meeples Choice Award Nominee
2007 International Gamers Awards - General Strategy; Multi-player Nominee
2007 Golden Geek Best Gamer's Board Game Nominee
2007 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Nominee
2007 Golden Geek Best Board Game Artwork/Presentation Nominee
2007 Deutscher Spiele Preis Best Family/Adult Game 2nd Place
Card Sleeves
Dice / Tower
Components
Organizer
Metal Coins
Mat & Board
Promos
Storage Box
