Claim character powers, challenge rivals and protect your hidden influence.
Claim powerful character abilities while hiding your two influence cards. Opponents can challenge a claim, but an incorrect challenge costs them influence.
Be the last player with any facedown influence cards.
Take income or foreign aid, pay for a coup, or claim a character action
Resolve any eligible challenges and blocks; only character claims can be challenged
Reveal lost influence and eliminate anyone with none left; a coup is mandatory if you start with ten or more coins
A quick introduction to the base game. Use your edition’s rulebook for full setup, card effects and exceptions.
Publisher rulebook (mirror) ↗Playing times and difficulty are catalog estimates and may vary by group and edition. Consult the official rulebook for complete rules.
Draw and play character cards to survive each round and earn the princess’s favor.
How it plays: Deduction · Hand management
Build a unicorn stable and use card effects to disrupt rival collections.
How it plays: Hand management · Take that
Draft gems from a shared grid and race toward three different victory conditions.
How it plays: Open drafting · Engine building
