If you enjoy games with a strong historical theme, political intrigue, and that tension of having to cooperate and betray simultaneously, 1793: Patriots & Traitors is a great pick! The way multi-use cards and area influence combine to create this revolutionary chaos is its main strength.
- Thematic revolutionary chaos
- Clever multi-use cards
- Semi-cooperative tension
- High asymmetrical replayability
- High language dependency
- Steep initial learning curve
- Can feel chaotic
About the game
What you do in a play session
The game plunges you into the chaos between August 1792 and July 1794, a turbulent period that saw France descend into coups d'état and civil wars. Although you are declared rivals, an external threat unites everyone: the armies of Austria, Prussia, and Sardinia-Piedmont are marching on Paris to crush the revolution. You will need to collaborate to defend France, even as you plot against each other. Use your multi-use cards to influence crucial areas in Paris, such as the National Convention or the streets, and in the provinces. Control these areas to gain benefits, stage coups, or even start a civil war. Remember that iconic leaders like Robespierre and Marat can aid you, but only if they aren't arrested or assassinated first!
1793: Patriots & Traitors is an asymmetrical game, full of twists and turns, with extremely high replayability, immersing you headfirst into the atmosphere of the French Revolution. Prepare yourself for a revolutionary sandbox where alliances are fragile and betrayal always lurks.
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In English
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1793: Patriots & Traders
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Solo playthrough 1793 (Part 1)
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The historical stories behind the cards (Part 1)
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Solo playthrough 1793 Patriots & Traitors (Part 2)
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The historical stories behind the cards (Part 2)
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The historical stories behind the cards (Part 3)
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1793 Patriots & Traitors - A deep look into mechanics: How coup d'etat works & what are consequences
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The historical stories behind the cards (Part 4)
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