- Order number: GNG001
from the publisher:
The King of Blackthorn rose to power on the strength of his sword, gaining the devotion of the people as he forged a nation and purged the ravages of war. Once a much needed beacon of strength for a foundling kingdom, he has now grown old and is no longer a vital part of a now robust and powerful country. Others have risen to prominence and power within his council. Adept in their machinations and plots, the councilors have their own self serving ambitions. In a shadowy battle of subterfuge they ruthlessly vie against one another for true control of Blackthorn. In this dance of treachery, each must seize as much power as able without drawing suspicion for whispers of treason echo through the halls of the King of Blackthorn. Whispers from fellow councilors designed to implicate and see the competition shortened by a head. The King will call for the axe for any he deems a traitor and there is always the risk that he is not as ignorant of the schemes as he seems.
As a member of the Council of Blackthorn, you must build influence with the kingdom’s factions to expand your political influence. Rumors, bribes, spies and poison are the tools of your trade. Council of Blackthorn is about secretly gaining power while convincing your rival council members that you are not a threat. Deflect all eyes onto your most powerful enemy and take the keys to the kingdom as well as a great seat at his or her execution. Attract too much attention to yourself and the King’s axe will find you!
Gain influence, accuse your rivals, keep your head!
Game Overview and Objective
Council of Blackthorn is a board game for 2 to 6 players. Each player assumes the role of a member of the Council of Blackthorn. There are several different council member characters to play. Each player must build influence with the kingdom’s political factions by playing ally and building cards. Custom dice change the game conditions for each round. As players gain influence and power, they also gain hidden treason points. The players that appear to have the most power will typically gain more treason points. The player with the most treason points at the end of the game is beheaded for treason and is removed from the game. The remaining player with the most total influence points, wins the game.
| DE: | Warnung! Nicht geeignet für Kinder unter 3 Jahren. Enthält Kleinteile, die verschluckt oder eingeatmet werden können. Bitte bewahren Sie diese Informationen zum späteren Nachschlagen auf. |
| EN: | Warning! Not suitable for children under 3 years. Contains small parts that could be swallowed or inhaled. Please keep this information for further reference. |
| BG: | Предупреждение! Не е подходящ за деца под 3 години. Съдържа малки части, които могат да бъдат погълнати или вдишани. Моля, запазете тази информация за по-нататъшна справка. |
| CS: | Pozor! Nevhodné pro děti do 3 let. Obsahuje malé části, které by mohly být spolknuty nebo vdechnuty. Tyto informace si prosím uschovejte pro další použití. |
| DA: | Advarsel! Ikke egnet til børn under 3 år. Indeholder små dele, der kan sluges eller indåndes. Gem venligst denne information til senere brug. |
| EL: | Προειδοποίηση! Ακατάλληλο για παιδιά κάτω των 3 ετών. Περιέχει μικρά μέρη που μπορούν να καταποθούν ή να εισπνευστούν. Παρακαλούμε φυλάξτε αυτές τις πληροφορίες για περαιτέρω αναφορά. |
| ES: | Advertencia No apto para niños menores de 3 años. Contiene piezas pequeñas que podrían tragarse o inhalarse. Conserve esta información para futuras consultas. |
| ET: | Hoiatus! Ei sobi alla 3-aastastele lastele. Sisaldab väikesi osi, mida võib alla neelata või sisse hingata. Palun säilitage see teave edasiseks kasutamiseks. |
| FI: | Varoitus! Ei sovellu alle 3-vuotiaille lapsille. Sisältää pieniä osia, joita voi niellä tai hengittää. Säilytä nämä tiedot myöhempää käyttöä varten. |
| FR: | Avertissement ! Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 3 ans. Contient de petites pièces qui peuvent être avalées ou inhalées. Veuillez conserver ces informations pour référence ultérieure. |
| GA: | Rabhadh! Níl sé oiriúnach do leanaí faoi 3 bliana. Tá codanna beaga ann a d’fhéadfaí a shlogadh nó a ionanálú. Coinnigh an t-eolas seo le haghaidh tuilleadh tagartha. |
| HR: | Upozorenje! Nije prikladno za djecu mlađu od 3 godine. Sadrži male dijelove koji se mogu progutati ili udahnuti. Sačuvajte ove informacije za daljnju upotrebu. |
| HU: | Figyelem! 3 év alatti gyermekek számára nem alkalmas. Lenyelhető vagy belélegezhető apró részeket tartalmaz. Kérjük, őrizze meg ezt a tájékoztatót további használatra. |
| IT: | Attenzione! Non adatto a bambini di età inferiore ai 3 anni. Contiene piccole parti che potrebbero essere ingerite o inalate. Conservare queste informazioni per ulteriore riferimento. |
| LV: | Brīdinājums! Nav piemērots bērniem līdz 3 gadu vecumam. Satur sīkas detaļas, kuras var norīt vai ieelpot. Lūdzu, saglabājiet šo informāciju turpmākai uzziņai. |
| LT: | Įspėjimas! Netinka jaunesniems nei 3 metų vaikams. Sudėtyje yra mažų dalių, kurias galima praryti arba įkvėpti. Saugokite šią informaciją tolesniam naudojimui. |
| MT: | Twissija! Mhux adattat għal tfal taħt it-3 snin. Fih partijiet żgħar li jistgħu jinbelgħu jew jinġibdu man-nifs. Jekk jogħġbok żomm din l-informazzjoni għal aktar referenza. |
| NL: | Waarschuwing! Niet geschikt voor kinderen jonger dan 3 jaar. Bevat kleine onderdelen die ingeslikt of ingeademd kunnen worden. Bewaar deze informatie voor later gebruik. |
| PL: | Ostrzeżenie! Nieodpowiednie dla dzieci w wieku poniżej 3 lat. Zawiera małe elementy, które mogą zostać połknięte lub wdychane. Zachowaj te informacje do późniejszego wykorzystania. |
| PT: | Aviso! Não é adequado para crianças com menos de 3 anos. Contém peças pequenas que podem ser engolidas ou inaladas. Guardar esta informação para referência futura. |
| RO: | Atenție! Nu este potrivit pentru copiii sub 3 ani. Conține părți mici care pot fi înghițite sau inhalate. Vă rugăm să păstrați aceste informații pentru consultare ulterioară. |
| SV: | Varning för barn under 3 år. Ej lämplig för barn under 3 år. Innehåller små delar som kan sväljas eller inandas. Spara denna information för vidare referens. |
| SK: | Varovanie! Nevhodné pre deti do 3 rokov. Obsahuje malé časti, ktoré by sa mohli prehltnúť alebo vdýchnuť. Uchovajte si tieto informácie pre ďalšie použitie. |
| SL: | Opozorilo! Ni primerno za otroke, mlajše od 3 let. Vsebuje majhne dele, ki jih lahko pogoltnete ali vdihnete. Te informacije shranite za nadaljnjo uporabo. |
