Monarch
Enter the mysterious kingdom of Minerva, where the dying Queen ponders her succession and her daughters must compete to show who is most fit for the throne.
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Reviews
mixed, 65% of all reviews are favorable
Playtime
30 minutes
Published
2015
Age
12+
Publisher
Mary Flanagan
Players
2 to 4 players
Designers
Mary Flanagan, Zara Downs, and Max Seidman
Playstyle
Involved
Game's Categories
Strategy Game, Fantasy, Card Game, Set Collection, and Variable Player Powers
Description
Enter the mysterious kingdom of Minerva, where the dying Queen ponders her succession and her daughters must compete to show who is most fit for the throne.
The Queen has guided her realm to peace and prosperity, but now must choose the best heiress to continue her legacy- which of her daughters has the grace and wisdom to succeed? In this smart strategy game with a matriarchal theme, players represent the Queen's daughters and vie for the throne by strategically assembling the most impressive court. Decide when to tax or harvest the fertile lands; attract wise advisors, magnificent beasts, and majestic regalia to glorify your court; defend the realm from threats of invasion and famine. You can even sabotage your sisters' efforts by sending unwanted guests to add turmoil to their courts! Players strategically select a leadership path to pursue: Bounty, Culture, Might, Wisdom, or Balance. Use inventive planning and keen judgment to navigate this world of beauty and mystery, and discover your destiny in the lands of Minerva.
The Queen has guided her realm to peace and prosperity, but now must choose the best heiress to continue her legacy- which of her daughters has the grace and wisdom to succeed? In this smart strategy game with a matriarchal theme, players represent the Queen's daughters and vie for the throne by strategically assembling the most impressive court. Decide when to tax or harvest the fertile lands; attract wise advisors, magnificent beasts, and majestic regalia to glorify your court; defend the realm from threats of invasion and famine. You can even sabotage your sisters' efforts by sending unwanted guests to add turmoil to their courts! Players strategically select a leadership path to pursue: Bounty, Culture, Might, Wisdom, or Balance. Use inventive planning and keen judgment to navigate this world of beauty and mystery, and discover your destiny in the lands of Minerva.
Game's Categories
Genres
Theme
Publishers
- Resonym
- Mary Flanagan
- Mary Flanagan LLC
Designers
- Mary Flanagan
- Max Seidman
- Zara Downs
Artists
- Kate Adams
- Sarah Ettinger
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