Message to the Czar

Published 2003

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, and mountains. In each village, the couriers check in to one of the inns and spend the night. But only the early risers will be able to move on to the next village in the morning. Those who sleep late must remain in the village for another night, hoping the new day will provide better opportunities. Re-implements: Muscat

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Mechanics

Tile Placement

Categories

Medieval Political

Designers

Antje Graf Christiane Knepel

Publishers

Rio Grande Games Winning Moves Germany
Message to the Czar

Game Info

Players
2-5 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.95/5
Year
2003
BGG Rating
5.72
BGG Rank
#17471
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Message to the Czar supports 2 to 5 players.
A typical game of Message to the Czar takes about 30 minutes.
Message to the Czar has a complexity rating of 1.95/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Message to the Czar is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Message to the Czar has a rating of 5.72/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 363 ratings. It is ranked #17471 overall.
Message to the Czar was designed by Antje Graf, Christiane Knepel. It was published in 2003.