Verräter

About the game

What is Verräter?

This board game masquerading as a card game is about a conflict between two factions, the Rose and the Eagle. In each turn, players attempt to change the allegiance of one land district, contributing power cards to swing the conflict in their favor. Players also choose roles such as Diplomat, Traitor, and Builder that give them special abilities for that turn. The most potentially devastating role is that of the Verräter, or Traitor, which allows the player to change allegiances just as the conflict begins. Points are awarded for winning over districts, for taking certain roles, and for building counting-houses.

How it plays

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Questions players ask

Questions to bring to BoardGameBrain

• How do setup and the first turn work in Verräter?
• When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
• How should the table resolve an unusual timing or rules interaction?