One of the first games by the now world-renowned Vladimír Suchý, presented in an innovative design with a new expansion. The game, featuring fresh modern graphics, includes the original version with slightly adjusted mechanics to make it more player-friendly. The game also includes the expansion Loyal Retinue and a new expansion for two players, introducing the option to play with any number of automated opponents.
What is the game about?
This game takes you back to the year 1430, a time of unrest sweeping across Europe. Nearly a century has passed since the establishment of the League of Six — a coalition of affluent towns in Lusatia formed to safeguard their economic interests and maintain peace in the region.
Players take on the role of tax collectors dispatched to this troubled territory. As aspiring young aristocrats, they aim to distinguish themselves to earn a coveted position at Sigismund's court.
The objective? To amass the highest tax revenue for the king while also garnering support from influential estates. Success ensures a place by King Sigismund's side.
Spanning six turns, each representing a year, players visit one of the six cities as tax collectors. Collected goods are stored in royal or estate reserves, granting players sway in King Sigismund's court. The player who accumulates the most influence emerges victorious.
—description from the publisher