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In the Shadow of the Emperor (2004)
2–4 players · 90 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.9 on BGG
- Players
- 2–4
- Play time
- 90 min
- Age
- 12+
- Complexity
- Medium
- BGG rating
- 6.9/10
Best for 2–4 players aged 12+ who like medieval games — medium complexity, plays in 90 min.
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About In the Shadow of the Emperor
Use your wealth and wits to nimbly deploy your nobles and win majorities.
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Mechanics: Action Points, Area Majority / Influence, Take That, Voting, Worker Placement · Designer: Ralf Burkert
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In the Shadow of the Emperor FAQ
- How many players is In the Shadow of the Emperor?
- In the Shadow of the Emperor plays with 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.
- How long does In the Shadow of the Emperor take to play?
- A game of In the Shadow of the Emperor takes 90 min, at medium complexity (3.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
- Is In the Shadow of the Emperor any good?
- In the Shadow of the Emperor rates 6.9/10 from 2,874 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a medieval / political game built around action points, area majority / influence, take that.