# Prinsenslag

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-6
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Julian Geelhoed, Ralf Heersma, Sicco Faase
- **Artists**: Joel Holtzman
- **Publishers**: Spellenwinkel.nl
- **Categories**: Card Game, Deduction
- **Mechanics**: Deduction, Hand Management, Player Elimination, Score-and-Reset Game

## Verdict
Fans of deduction games with betrayal and chaos will love Prinsenslag. It's fast, unpredictable, and perfect for messing with opponents' heads.Quick, intense roundsEvent cards create epic twistsBluffing and psychology are keyPlayer elimination may frustrate someRandom events can swing the game hardRECOMMENDED

## Description
Prinsenslag throws you into the tension of the Netherlands under Spanish rule, where William of Orange leads the resistance. This fast-paced card game for 2-6 players blends bluffing, deduction, and perfect timing. Each round starts simple—you hold just one card—but quickly becomes a battlefield full of twists. On your turn, you draw a card from the 'Inn' and choose which of your two to play, using unique effects to eliminate opponents while staying alive. The special touch? Event cards, representing historical moments, that turn the game upside down: rules shift, effects repeat, or card values skyrocket. A round ends when only one player remains or the Inn empties. If multiple survive, it's showdown time: the highest card wins a Triumph Shield. First to two shields wins. Expect betrayals, fragile alliances, and sharp strategy—after all, in war and Prinsenslag, trust is a weapon and betrayal just another move.

## FAQ
### Is Prinsenslag hard to learn?
Nope! Rules are simple, but strategy deepens as you master cards and bluffs.

### Best player count?
3-5 is ideal. 2 is more strategic; 6 is chaotic fun.

### How long does a game take?
Around 20 minutes, but twists and rounds needed can vary.

### Can you rejoin after elimination?
Yes! Since rounds reset, you're back in the next one.

### Do I need Dutch history knowledge?
Not at all! The theme is cool flavor, but the game stands alone.