{"product_id":"courtisans","title":"Courtisans","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourtisans – Royal Intrigue \u0026amp; Bluffing Card Game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to the Queen's banquet, where royal influence is everything and nobody can be trusted. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourtisans by Catch Up Games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a fast, interactive card game of influence, secret objectives and calculated betrayal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuide Courtiers into the right places, manipulate the fortunes of six powerful families and use your cards to help yourself while disrupting your opponents. With simple rules, plenty of interaction and games lasting around 20 minutes, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourtisans is a brilliant family strategy and party card game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is Courtisans?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourtisans is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrategic card game for 2–5 players aged 8+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed by Romaric Galonnier and Anthony Perone, with artwork by Noëmie Chevalier. Each game revolves around six royal families competing for influence at the Queen's banquet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clever part is that every turn gives you three cards—and three different places to play them. You influence the Queen's Table, build your own Domain and place a card in another player's Domain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn your turn, draw three Courtier cards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone card at the Queen's Table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to influence the status of its family. Cards can be placed above or below that family's column, helping determine whether the family becomes Esteemed or Disgraced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext, play \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone card in your own Domain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone in an opponent's Domain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This is where the intrigue really begins. The cards you collect can score points if their family is Esteemed, but lose points if that family becomes Disgraced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome Courtiers also have special abilities, while every player starts with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esecret scoring objective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that can change what you are trying to achieve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the end of the game, the status of each family determines the value of the Courtiers in every player's Domain. The player with the most points wins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love Courtisans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple but strategic:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy rules with plenty of tactical choices.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly interactive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Your cards can directly affect other players.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree cards, three decisions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Every turn presents interesting choices.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecret objectives:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hidden goals make every player's strategy harder to predict.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlenty of surprises:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Family influence can change dramatically during the game.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick to play:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 20 minutes makes it perfect for repeat games.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for groups:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Works with 2–5 players and suits family and casual gaming.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is Courtisans For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourtisans is ideal for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efamilies, casual gamers and players who enjoy interactive card games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with bluffing, take-that elements and changing objectives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you enjoy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSushi Go!, Love Letter, Jaipur, Coup, Citadels or The Mind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Courtisans offers another accessible but surprisingly tactical experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Mechanics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCard drafting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake-that\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHidden objectives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArea influence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTableau building\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd-game scoring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayer interaction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGames Like Courtisans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for similar games? Try \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSushi Go!, Love Letter, Coup, Jaipur, Citadels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastle Combo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for more quick card-based strategy, hidden information and clever scoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround 20 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrategic Card Game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomaric Galonnier \u0026amp; Anthony Perone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoëmie Chevalier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatch Up Games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90 Courtier Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 Secret Mission Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Game Mat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Rulebook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourtisans FAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many players can play Courtisans?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourtisans supports \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–5 players\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat age is Courtisans for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is recommended for players aged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 and over\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long does Courtisans take to play?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA game takes around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with some listings giving a 20–30 minute range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Courtisans a family game?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Courtisans has simple rules and a short playing time, while its secret objectives and changing family influence provide strategic depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does scoring work in Courtisans?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the end of the game, each family is either Esteemed or Disgraced depending on the balance of cards at the Queen's Table. Your Courtier cards then score positively or negatively based on their family's status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Courtisans a bluffing game?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt isn't a traditional bluffing game, but hidden objectives, secret intentions and deliberately placing cards in opponents' Domains create plenty of uncertainty and psychological play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy Courtisans from Roll The Dice Cornwall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to join the Queen's banquet? Add \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourtisans by Catch Up Games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to your collection and manipulate royal influence, complete secret objectives and outwit your opponents in a fast game of medieval intrigue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catch up games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63621487296842,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/5902\/8810\/files\/Courtisans.png?v=1789989856","url":"https:\/\/rollthedicecornwall.com\/products\/courtisans","provider":"Roll The Dice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}