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Council of Blackthorn (2016)

2–6 players · 45–90 min · age 13+ · ★ 7.3 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
45–90 min
Age
13+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
7.3/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 13+ who like card games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45–90 min.

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About Council of Blackthorn

The King is dying. Build prestige to become the new King, but don't lose your head!

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Card GameDiceFantasyMedieval

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Roll / Spin and Move, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Jay Meyer

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Council of Blackthorn FAQ

How many players is Council of Blackthorn?
Council of Blackthorn plays with 2–6 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does Council of Blackthorn take to play?
A game of Council of Blackthorn takes 45–90 min, at medium-light complexity (2.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Council of Blackthorn any good?
Council of Blackthorn rates 7.3/10 from 333 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / dice game built around area majority / influence, dice rolling, hand management.