In this two to five player game, each player is a powerful noble, defending their royals and trying to behead their opponents. Choose a royal family: the Tudors, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette’s, the Borgias, Ferdinand II of Aragon’s, or the Habsburgs. On each turn, all players reveal a Royal Status card to score points for one of their royals. But beware of dangerous ambition—if another noble plays the same royal rank, the highest-scoring one among them loses their head.
If the fates are against a player, they might encounter the King’s executioner, the Princess’s herbalist, or the advisor’s spy. If the fates smile on a player, they may escape with a royal guard or the Prince’s jester. In this battle of wits, players secure the highest prestige for their court, while trying to sabotage their rivals. The game is highly illustrated with striking artwork by Eleni Kalorkoti and is packed with fun, historical detail, provided by historian Catherine Fletcher. Inside the compact and beautifully designed box, an accompanying booklet gives context and color to each royal character.
Contributors
Eleni Kalorkoti
Illustrated By
Eleni Kalorkoti is an illustrator and textile artist based in Edinburgh. Her illustrations are understated, charming, and soft, painted mostly in watercolor and ink. She also works in pencil and collage. Previous clients include The New York Times and The Guardian. Follow her on Instagram @elenikalorkoti.
Catherine Fletcher
Text By
Catherine Fletcher is a professor of history at Manchester Metropolitan University. She’s the author of several books on Renaissance history, including The Beauty and the Terror: An Alternative History of the Italian Renaissance, and a regular contributor to radio and podcasts including You’re Dead to Me, Not Just the Tudors, and History Extra.
Ivan Alexiev
Other Primary Creator
