Game Info
Year
2016
Players
2
Age
10+
Playtime
15 min
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Description
Two players play cards to win support for the throne or claim victory outright by gathering the three grail cards
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- cute, compact game with tight decisions and Grail-centric tension
- short playtime and easy to teach for two players
Cons
- randomness and starting-player alternation can affect balance
- noted balance concerns and luck elements; may not appeal to players seeking deep strategy
- not likely to be a must-buy for a lot of players
Thematic elements
- card drafting, hand management, and Grail-driven victory
- Holy Grail quest with three Grail pieces
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Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card Drafting — start with five cards each round; you can play a card or take up to five cards from the middle to form lines
- card-drafting and middle-pile take — start with five cards each round; you can play a card or take up to five cards from the middle to form lines
- Grail pieces and instant win — three Grail pieces must be collected in your area to win immediately
- points vs events — cards either grant immediate points or provide events; events are permanent or removed depending on use
- two-player round structure with alternating starts — starting player alternates each round; you choose to play events or action points from cards
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- I really like the flow of it.
- I really like the way this one works.
- I would definitely play this again in the future.
- not cheap to buy… MSRP is close to $100, it's an expensive game that takes up a decent amount of space on your shelf
- this is a pretty cute game
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