# Metras

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 7.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 35-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Enrico G., Giovanni P., Luca Pivetti
- **Artists**: Fabio Porfidia
- **Publishers**: (Looking for a publisher)
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Deduction, Negotiation, Political, Renaissance
- **Mechanics**: Auction / Bidding, Betting and Bluffing, Open Drafting, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement

## Verdict
Ideal for fans of bluffing and negotiation games with historical flair. The mix of auctions and asymmetric powers delivers twist-filled matches!Strategic, tense auctionsVariable powers boost replayabilityImmersive Renaissance themeCan be harsh on beginnersSlow turns at 4 playersRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Metras, you lead a noble family vying for power in the Imperial Court through lavish parties, dangerous missions, and... lots of scheming! Over 5 rounds, you'll auction off actions using your Influence Points (yes, the same currency you need to win). Each purchased action represents a move at court tied to one of your family's four branches: Fame (social status), Exploration (military might), Wealth (economy), and Espionage (dirty secrets). Recruit allies to strengthen your branches and dominate this Renaissance power struggle. Warning: bluffing in auctions and negotiating temporary alliances is key in this game where betrayal might become trendy!

## FAQ
### Best player count?
3-4 players ideal (auctions get fierce). Works with 2 but loses some political intrigue.

### Complexity level?
Weight 2/5 - simple rules but deep strategy. If you've played 'Lords of Waterdeep', you'll grasp it fast.

### Actual playtime?
Expect 45-75min depending on players and how many dramatic bidding wars erupt!

### Must love bluffing?
Not mandatory but HIGHLY recommended. If you're too predictable, you'll get outmaneuvered at court.

### Digital version?
Yes, on Tabletopia! Great for trying before buying physical.