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Message to the Czar (2003)

2–5 players · 30 min · age 10+ · ★ 5.7 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
30 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
5.7/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 10+ who like medieval games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Message to the Czar

The governors have important messages that must reach the czar as quickly as possible. Because the governors live in provinces in the far reaches of his empire, a governor must be clever and a little lucky to be the first to get his message to the czar, winning the game and the favor of the czar. The players each send several couriers on the long and convoluted trip to the czar’s palace. Along the way, the couriers travel from village to village through swamps, forests,…

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MedievalPolitical

Mechanics: Tile Placement · Designer: Antje Graf, Christiane Knepel

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Message to the Czar FAQ

How many players is Message to the Czar?
Message to the Czar plays with 2–5 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Message to the Czar take to play?
A game of Message to the Czar takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (1.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Message to the Czar any good?
Message to the Czar rates 5.7/10 from 335 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a medieval / political game built around tile placement.