Board game, L'Ere des masques

L'Ere des masques


  A board game by Bastien Perez Assaël, Pierre Canali, Antoine Lagarde, Malo Willefert

2 2

 10-20 minutes   Simple 

  No associated mechanics.

  Bluffing, Card Game

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Description

Picture a quick‑fire duel where every card you play could be a genuine treasure or a clever bluff, and the only thing you can count on is the look on your opponent’s face. That’s the spirit of L’Ere des masques, a two‑player card showdown that rolls out in ten to twenty minutes and leaves you grinning (or groaning) in equal measure. Designed by Bastien Perez Assaël, Pierre Canali, Antoine Lagarde and Malo Willefert, this 2026 release strips the rules down to the bare essentials, so you can teach a friend in a single breath and jump straight into the fun. The game lives for the thrill of deception: you’ll be juggling secret identities, tossing out fake promises, and trying to read the slightest twitch as you both race to out‑bluff each other. What makes L’Ere des masques truly addictive is the blend of simple mechanics with a deep layer of mind‑games. Each round you draw a hand, decide whether to reveal a true mask or slip a counterfeit, and then wager your opponent’s reaction. The tension builds fast, because a single misread can flip the whole table, yet the quick playtime means you can riff through round after round without ever getting bored. It’s perfect for a coffee‑break showdown, a rainy‑day duel, or a quick tournament where the best liar walks away with the glory. If you love bluffing and love a game that’s easy to learn but hard to master, grab a deck, put on your best poker face, and dive into the ever‑shifting masquerade of L’Ere des masques.

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