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Richelieu (2003)

2 players · 45 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
45 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.6/10

Best for 2 players aged 12+ who like card games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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Richelieu board game box cover

About Richelieu

The theme is the "journée des dupes", in 1630, when Mary of Medici tried to have the young Louis the XIIIth dismiss the Cardinal of Richelieu. All the cards are placed face up on the game table, in 4 rows. Players, in turn, can take one or two cards at the end of the rows, the goal being to have the majority of cards in each color, as well as with some symbols. Belongs to the Ravensburger Fun For 2 Series.

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Card Game

Mechanics: Card Drafting, Set Collection · Designer: Michael Schacht

Players: 2P

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Richelieu FAQ

How many players is Richelieu?
Richelieu plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 12 and up.
How long does Richelieu take to play?
A game of Richelieu takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Richelieu any good?
Richelieu rates 6.6/10 from 1,044 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game game built around card drafting, set collection.