Intrigue

Published 1994

This pure negotiation game pits the players as Renaissance era families that are engaging in rampant nepotism. Players are seeking positions in the other families' businesses, and to further that pursuit players offer bribes. However, once accepting a bribe, the 'bought' player is under absolutely no obligation to honor the highest briber or any other verbal deal. In a word, this game is vicious. The new AMIGO Spiel + Freizeit GmbH edition came out in 2005. The main difference between the F.X. Schmid and the AMIGO Spiel + Freizeit GmbH versions are that the the F.X. Schmid version uses five houses/buildings per player, with values of 1,2,3,5, and 10, but the AMIGO Spiel + Freizeit GmbH version uses four buildings/houses per player, with values of 1,3,6, and 10. Accordingly, the F.X. Schmid version has five professions - knight, merchant, lawyer, writer, and clergy - but the AMIGO Spiel + Freizeit GmbH version retains only clergy and writer, and adds chemist and doctor. Online Play BrettspielWelt (real-time)

Mechanics

Area Control / Area Influence Area Majority / Influence Auction/Bidding Bribery Hand Management Negotiation

Categories

Negotiation Renaissance

Designers

Stefan Dorra

Publishers

AMIGO Spiel + Freizeit GmbH Cranio Creations F.X. Schmid Igiari Mayfair Games
Intrigue

Game Info

Players
3-5 Players
Time
45 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.92/5
Year
1994
BGG Rating
6.39
BGG Rank
#3241
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Intrigue supports 3 to 5 players. The community rates it best at 5 players.
A typical game of Intrigue takes about 45 minutes.
Intrigue has a complexity rating of 1.92/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Intrigue is 12+.
Intrigue has a rating of 6.39/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 2,903 ratings. It is ranked #3241 overall.
Intrigue was designed by Stefan Dorra. It was published in 1994.