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Condottiere (English-Only Edition)
In Renaissance Italy, armies of mercenaries fought to conquer the fragmented city-states for the highest bidder. Elite mercenary leaders, known as Condottiere, led these armies to victory under such fabled... (read more)
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Noble Knight GamesPlaytime
45 minutes
Published
1995
Age
12+
Publisher
Eurogames
Players
2 to 6 players
Designer
Dominique Ehrhard
Playstyle
Light
Game's Categories
War Game, World War II, and Eurogames
Description
In Renaissance Italy, armies of mercenaries fought to conquer the fragmented city-states for the highest bidder. Elite mercenary leaders, known as Condottiere, led these armies to victory under such fabled banners as Medici, Sforza and Colleoni.
Recreate this era as you, an elite Condottiere, strive to carve out your own Renaissance kingdom! Using a unique deck of cards and a map of Italy, you must exploit the assets in your hand and thwart the traps set by your adversaries. Your task is difficult, your mercenaries are unreliable, the Church may intervene, and you are surrounded by others who envy your position! This game is loaded with intrigue and subterfuge. To win, you must be both a clever diplomat and a daring general. Succeed at both, and you will triumph!
Contents:
Recreate this era as you, an elite Condottiere, strive to carve out your own Renaissance kingdom! Using a unique deck of cards and a map of Italy, you must exploit the assets in your hand and thwart the traps set by your adversaries. Your task is difficult, your mercenaries are unreliable, the Church may intervene, and you are surrounded by others who envy your position! This game is loaded with intrigue and subterfuge. To win, you must be both a clever diplomat and a daring general. Succeed at both, and you will triumph!
Contents:
- 1 Map Board; representing Renaissance Italy
- 96 Playing Cards; used to fight battles
- 1 Wooden Marker; representing the leading Condottiere
- 60 Small Wooden Tokens; in 6 different colors
- 1 Rule Book
- 2 Summary Sheets
- 1 Rubber Band
