# Among Nobles

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #5674
- **Players**: 3-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 90-120 min
- **Weight**: 2.82 / 5
- **Designers**: Lone Gram Larsen, Morten Andersen, Robert Bonde Jensen, Tina Christensen, Troels Vastrup
- **Artists**: Bo Jørgensen
- **Publishers**: Among Meeples, GaGa Games, MYBG Co., Ltd.
- **Categories**: Age of Reason, Card Game, Economic, Renaissance
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Open Drafting

## Verdict
If you enjoy strategy games with a historical twist and aren't afraid of a little family intrigue, Among Nobles might be your new obsession! It's a race for prestige where every marriage counts.Engaging dynasty buildingImpactful strategic decisionsWell-applied historical themeFamily and political interactionComplex generation managementMarriages define the pathInitial learning curveRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Among Nobles, you step into the role of a family leader in feudal Europe, tasked with building the most powerful and prestigious dynasty. Forget a quiet life, as the path to glory involves strategic marriage alliances, bloody wars, and plenty of political intrigue. Each player starts with an ancestral couple, and the goal is to expand the lineage through births and arranged marriages. But beware, for life is short, and three times during the game, the older generation will give way to the new, forcing you to adapt.

The game revolves around activating your characters and couples. When you activate a family member, you can perform a series of actions available on their row. Couples can be more efficient, as the wife's actions add to the husband's. To increase your influence, you can wage wars, accumulate gold, and expand your family. Nobles of different colors bring distinct advantages: reds are great in combat, blues in piety, yellows in commerce, and greens in intrigue and special abilities. Gold is your asset to buy extra actions, fund lavish wedding feasts, recruit armies, or invest in heirs' education. Armies are crucial for conquering riches and prestige in distant provinces. Prestige is the ultimate measure of your success. Daughters marry off and strengthen other families, but it's the sons who perpetuate your legacy. A successful marriage can secure victory, while a mistake can seal your defeat. Prepare for a family saga full of crucial decisions!

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for Among Nobles?
A game of Among Nobles typically lasts between 90 and 120 minutes, so set aside some good time for your family intrigues!

### How many players is Among Nobles recommended for?
The game is ideal for 3 to 5 players, which ensures plenty of interaction and competition among the families.

### Is Among Nobles a difficult game to learn?
It has a medium weight (2.82/5 on BGG), meaning it's not super complex but requires attention to rules and strategies. It's a game for those with some board game experience.

### What will I be doing most in Among Nobles?
You'll be managing your family, activating characters to perform actions like war, trade, and intrigue, and planning strategic marriages to increase your prestige.

### Is it a game more focused on war or economy?
Among Nobles balances both aspects well. You need resources (gold) to fund your wars and expansion, and military victories bring more prestige and wealth.

### Does luck have a lot of influence in the game?
Luck exists, especially in the cards you draw and events, but strategy and decisions made, particularly in marriages and family management, are much more decisive for victory.

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