Council of Shadows cover
2022BGG rank #3,005

Council of Shadows

by Martin Kallenborn, Jochen Scherer · alea

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Players1–4
Time60–90m
ComplexityMedium
Age14+

About the game

What is Council of Shadows?

It's the year 2200. We're on the edge of the known universe, and a race for a seat on the mighty Council of Shadows is in full swing, with four civilizations vying for admission. Only those who provide more energy to the council each turn and outdo themselves will be successful. In Council of Shadows, you take on the role of one of these four civilizations, secure the strongest actions, take control of important areas, and be the first to make three quantum leaps. This is how you win the race for planets and raw materials and become part of the Council of Shadows! —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

Action QueueArea Majority / InfluenceTurn Order: Stat-Based

On the shelf

Categories

Science FictionSpace Exploration

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