1793

Patriots & Traitors

A game by Jason St.Just

1 - 5 Players 30 - 120 minutes Medium

Alliances, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Cooperative Game, Hand Management, Multi-Use Cards, Ownership, Semi-Cooperative Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, Voting, Worker Placement

Card Game, Negotiation, Political, Wargame, Napoleonic

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

It's 1793 and the French Revolution is in full swing, with the people clamoring for change and the threat of invasion looming on the borders. In 1793: Patriots & Traitors, you'll take on the role of a radical, moderate, or conservative leader, navigating the chaos and trying to emerge victorious. With one to five players, you'll form alliances, manage resources, and make strategic decisions to influence the course of the revolution. The game is designed for players familiar with board games, and with a playtime of 30 to 120 minutes, you can dive into the action and intrigue of this pivotal moment in history. As you play, you'll need to balance cooperation and competition, working together to prevent the armies of Austria, Prussia, and Sardinia-Piedmont from reaching Paris, while also pursuing your own faction's agenda. With multi-use cards, leader cards, and area control mechanics, you'll have a wide range of tools at your disposal to shape the revolution and achieve your goals. The game is highly replayable, with a unique sandbox experience each time you play, and its thematic design will transport you to the streets of Paris and the National Convention. Will you emerge as a hero of the revolution, or will you fall victim to the guillotine? In 1793: Patriots & Traitors, the fate of France is in your hands.