
Shakespeare
Backstage
A game by Hervé Rigal
1 - 4 Players 20 - 90 minutes Medium
Action Points, Auction/Bidding, Card Drafting, Solo / Solitaire Game
Renaissance
Description
Get ready to take your theater experience to the next level with Shakespeare: Backstage, the exciting expansion to the original Shakespeare game. Designed by Hervé Rigal and released in 2016, this game is perfect for 1 to 4 players who are familiar with board games and eager to dive into a world of drama and strategy. With playtime ranging from 20 to 90 minutes, you can enjoy a quick theater fix or immerse yourself in a longer, more complex production. The rules are straightforward, so you can easily learn and start playing, even if you're new to the world of board games. In Shakespeare: Backstage, you'll discover a whole new world of possibilities as you prepare for a new theater season. You'll have access to a range of backstage resources, from the Lord Chamberlain, who can help you recruit talented actors, to the milliner, who can create stunning costumes that will leave your audience in awe. You'll also be able to utilize unwagered cylinders by placing them on the deck and spending them on special abilities, such as reducing rest tokens or adding hats to your actors. With new actors, new objectives, and innovative stage sets to explore, you'll have everything you need to shine when the curtain rises. Whether you're playing solo or with friends, you'll love the combination of action points, auction/bidding, and card drafting that makes each game a unique and thrilling experience. As you navigate the behind-the-scenes world of Shakespeare: Backstage, you'll find that the game is all about strategy and creativity. You'll need to think carefully about how to use your resources, which actors to recruit, and how to design your stage set to maximize your impact. With its innovative mechanics and engaging gameplay, Shakespeare: Backstage is the perfect expansion for fans of the original game, and a great introduction to the world of Shakespeare for new players. So why not step into the spotlight and see what this exciting expansion has to offer?
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