Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs

Published 2002

In Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs (In the Shadow of the Sun King) players are noblemen in 18th century France who are trying to gain the most influence. Players collect cards representing five abilities. Also they collect power and gold (both represented by cardboard chips). Every turn, a player gets one more card (selected from 1-3 cards turned over). Players can also perform special actions (e.g. get gold, get power, exchange cards with other players, destroy cards or power from other players) if they have a) the most cards in an ability, b) a special card which can be bought in an auction, or c) pay gold. In the end, players gain points for having power, gold and certain cards.

Mechanics

Auction/Bidding Card Drafting Drafting Set Collection

Categories

Age of Reason Card Game

Designers

Aaron Weissblum Alan R. Moon

Publishers

AMIGO Spiel + Freizeit GmbH
Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs

Game Info

Players
2-6 Players
Time
45 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.6/5
Year
2002
BGG Rating
5.12
BGG Rank
#28376
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs supports 2 to 6 players.
A typical game of Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs takes about 45 minutes.
Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs has a complexity rating of 1.60/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs has a rating of 5.12/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 114 ratings. It is ranked #28376 overall.
Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs was designed by Aaron Weissblum, Alan R. Moon. It was published in 2002.