League of Six

In League of Six, you step into the shoes of a young tax collector in the turbulent Lusatian lands of 1430. The setting is medieval, featuring six city‑states that banded together to protect their commercial interests. The game spans six turns, each representing a year, and up to five players compete to bring the most revenue to King Sigismund. Each round kicks off with an auction where you bid resources to secure the right to visit one of the cities. Then the pick‑up and deliver mechanic takes over: you gather goods from the cities and decide whether to place them in the royal stores or in private estates, influencing both the court and your own holdings. The final score isn’t just about money; the player who accumulates the most influence at the king’s court wins.

The gameplay blends strategic bidding decisions with the logistics of where to deposit the goods. Opportunities shift each turn, forcing you to adapt your plan as fellow collectors make their moves. With a light weight (2.9/5), the learning curve is friendly, yet there’s enough depth for fans of auction and resource‑management tactics. Components are straightforward – a board depicting the cities, commodity tokens, and influence markers – but nicely illustrated, reinforcing the medieval atmosphere. If you enjoy feeling like a negotiator at court while moving goods through 15th‑century Europe, League of Six offers that experience smoothly and with a historical flavor that appeals to both newcomers and seasoned auction‑game enthusiasts.