A game of dynastic conflict

Publisher's Description:

Blood Royale is a game of treachery, double-dealing, power-politics, dynastic aggrandisement and open warfare, set in the world of 14^th Century Europe. It is a strategic-level political ‘wargame’, with a high level of player interaction, and almost unlimited scope for co-operation and deception, alliances and treachery. It is also similar to conventional boardgames, whereby players can pursue objectives based on trade, finance and planning. Since the game is played out with individual characters, it is even a game of roleplaying, with each player representing the abstract concept of a Royal Dynasty.

Box info:

Designer : Derek Carver

Published : 1987

Publisher : Games Workshop

Players : 3 - 5

Complexity : High

Ages : 12+

Playing Time : 3-4 hours

Trev says:

Can’t say much about this game, as I’ve never actually played it. It seems to have taken the idea of Derek’s earlier game, Warrior Knights, and expanded it in terms of time and complexity. I’ve never found enough people keen enough on the idea to put the necessary time into it. I’ll let you know if I do.