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Publisher
Year Published
2004
# of Players
2 − 4
User Suggested # of Players
Best with 4 players
Recommended with 4 players
(95 voters) [poll]
Playing Time
90 minutes
Mfg Suggested Ages
12 and up
User Suggested Ages
14 and up
(14 voters) [poll]
Language Dependence
No necessary in-game text
(20 voters) [poll]
Honors
Subdomain
(30 voters) [vote]
Category
Mechanic
Expansion
Expands
Family
Primary Name
In the Shadow of the Emperor
Alternate Names
Im Schatten des Kaisers
Kaiser
Shadow of the Emperor
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Here's a description of the game from Rio Grande Games:

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 emperor. But this decision lies in the hands of the seven electors. 2–4 imperial candidates use their knights and cities, marry their barons, and work to influence the electors. But all efforts are useless if the candidate is not elected. But, in the shadow of the properly elected emperor are always those who want to displace him.

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Hans im Glück edition
Publisher: Hans im Glück
Artist: Christof Tisch
Year: 2004
Size: 10.70 x 7.50 x 2.60 inches
1.60 pounds
German
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999 Games edition
Publisher: 999 Games
Artist: Christof Tisch
Year: 2004
Product Code: 999-KAI01
Size: 10.79 x 7.52 x 2.68 inches
1.76 pounds
Dutch
Release Date:  Jun 2005
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Publisher: Rio Grande Games
Artist: Christof Tisch
Year: 2004
Product Code: 256RGG
Size: 10.70 x 7.50 x 2.60 inches
1.60 pounds
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0 Riepilogo regole (italiano)
Riepilogo delle regole e dello svolgimento del turno (.doc)
2011-12-12
1 concise reference sheet by hecose
Reference sheet useful for quick referencing and provides a structured summary for teaching the game. See the At the Gates of Loyang game entry if you are interested in ref sheets for other games that I’ve made. If you do not have Microsoft Powerpoint, a PDF version is also available there.
2010-05-14
11 Quick Start - In the Shadow of the Emperor
Rules summary to refresh your memory of the rules and get you up and playing faster.
2009-11-23
0 Dutch Action Cards & Privileges Reference
Dutch reference to the Action Cards & Privileges.
2009-02-15
3 Kaiser summary & FAQ
Summary in Dutch. On the last page, some sort of FAQ: "What's the use of knights?", "How do I become Prince?", etc. All in Dutch.
2008-09-30
12 Double sided A5 full colour player aide
Detailed but brief explanations of each phase and overviews of actions cards and elector privileges.
2008-08-15
27 Shadow of the Emperor - Player's Aid - Color Coded
Complete game and card rules. The ability of Rhein was corrected (before it was indicating that also a couple can be placed). Rhein: Place a new (age 15) Baron in an aristocrat space (push a knight is necessary).
2008-01-27
10 ItSotE Action Card Mat v1.pdf
A colour mat for placing action cards; includes brief description of each card.
2007-08-30
12 Reglas - A la sombra del Emperador.pdf
Spanish rules (with FAQ incorporated) / Reglas en español (con FAQ incorporado)
2007-04-12
3 Privilegio Electorados - A la Sombra del Emperador.odt
Tarjetón Electorados - A la Sombra del Emperador - Openoffice
2006-10-11
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