Justinian: Intrigue at the Emperor's Court cover
2006BGG rank #9,484

Justinian: Intrigue at the Emperor's Court

by Leo Colovini, Alessandro Saragosa · Mayfair Games

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Players2–4
Time45m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age10+

About the game

What is Justinian: Intrigue at the Emperor's Court?

In Justinian the players try to win the favor of Emperor Justinian. To further their aims and to strengthen their position at court, they bribe influential persons at Justinian´s court. These bribes are represented by four different colors in the game: At the end of each game turn one color is scored. The players get victory points if their court followers have increased their clout at court. However, only three of the four colors in Justinian are scored! Game Microbadges: (Buy One) Designer Leo Colovini Microbadges: (Buy One)

How it plays

Mechanics

Betting and Bluffing

On the shelf

Categories

Abstract StrategyMedievalNegotiationPolitical

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