The game, which is about power and influence in the French court at the end of the 17th Century is by Rüdiger Dorn.
The players take on the roles of members of the Court where they carry out their missions and goals at Versailles. By using cards and influence stones, they influence high-ranking Court attendants, such as the King's Mother or one of the countless Royal mistresses. Naturally, the Sun King himself has a special role here too.
An excellent time and a high level of tension are guaranteed. The final outcome is in doubt right up to the end. Each game is different. A change of pace but still a highly promising strategy game in the finest Alea tradition, one which sits at level 5 on the Alea complexity scale.
Original description from Gamefest.
Contents: 12 two-sided character boards, 90 cards, 64 wooden markers, 1 Louis XIV figure, various power, money and victory point chips.
This game is #1 in the Alea medium box series.
Awards
Winner of the 2005 Deutscher Spiele Preis.
2005 Meeples' Choice Award
