# Regicida

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-6 (Best with: 3, 4, 5)
- **Duration**: 10-20 min
- **Weight**: 2.50 / 5
- **Designers**: Roberto Pinheiro
- **Artists**: Lavinia Underbougth
- **Publishers**: (Self-Published)
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Deduction, Medieval, Murder / Mystery
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Deduction, Finale Ending, Hidden Roles, Pieces as Map, Solo / Solitaire Game, Square Grid, Tile Placement, Voting

## Verdict
Perfect for those who love fast-paced deduction and bluffing, with a delightful atmosphere of political intrigue.Fast and dynamic gameplayConstant deduction tensionEngaging voting mechanicEasy to learn and playHeavily dependent on group interactionObjectives change every gameRECOMMENDED

## Description
Imagine you are part of a medieval nobility where betrayal is the only currency. In Regicida, you lead a secret House, and your goal is to strategically position your allies on the board without anyone figuring out who is who. The tension is constant, as you need influence, but standing out too much can make you the perfect target for an assassination.

The game flows through four well-defined phases. First, in Expansion, players together build a 6x6 grid using ally tiles. Then comes the Intrigue phase, where malice reigns: you can swap tile positions to improve your standing or confuse your opponents. The third phase is Coronation, where points are calculated based on the round's objective (which could be dominating the center, the borders, or creating large clusters). The House with the most points becomes the Ruling House.

But don't celebrate just yet! The final phase is the Assassination. Here, the group votes to eliminate who they believe is the Regent. If the assassination fails, the Regent wins. If they succeed, victory goes to the House with the most points among the conspirators. It is a game of cat and mouse where deduction and bluffing are your best weapons. Can you ascend the throne and survive the night, or will you be just another victim of others' ambition?

## How to Play
Objective of the Game  
In Regicida, each player secretly represents a House and tries to place their Ally Tokens on the board without raising suspicion. The game ends after four phases: Expansion, Intrigue, Coronation, and Assassination. The winner is either:  
  
  The player representing the Regent House (highest-scoring House) if they avoid assassination, or  
  The player from the House with the most points among those who correctly identified the Regent House during the assassination.  
  

Preparation (Setup)  
  
  Place all Score Tokens randomly in a row at the score value “0” to form the Line of Succession (tiebreaker).  
  Shuffle the Identity Tokens and give one secretly to each player. Players must not reveal their token but can discuss (or lie about) their House. Return unused tokens to the box unseen.  
  Shuffle all Ally Tokens into three equal piles, all facing the light side up.  
  Choose a starting player and begin with the Expansion Phase.  
  

Game Flow  
The game progresses through four phases in order:  
  
  Expansion Phase: Players take turns placing Ally Tokens to form a 6×6 grid.  
  Intrigue Phase: Players swap and flip adjacent Ally Tokens over three turns per player.  
  Coronation Phase: Scores are tallied to determine the Regent House (no player turns).  
  Assassination Phase: Players secretly vote to eliminate the Regent House player.  
  

Actions and How to Play  
Expansion Phase  
On your turn, choose one of the three top Ally Tokens from the piles and place it adjacent to any token on the board (diagonals don’t count). Respect the 6×6 grid limits. If a pile runs out, split another to maintain three piles.  

Intrigue Phase  
On your turn:  
  
  Choose two adjacent Ally Tokens (not diagonal).  
  Swap their positions.  
  Flip exactly one to its dark side (making it immune to future swaps).  
  
Each player takes three turns.  

Coronation Phase  
Score Houses from left to right in the Line of Succession. Break ties by:  
  
  Comparing light-side Ally Tokens matching the Objective.  
  Favoring the House that reached the score first (Line of Succession).  
  

Assassination Phase  
All players close their eyes and point to who they believe is the Regent House player. Reveal votes and identities:  
  
  If the Regent House player receives ≤1 vote, they win.  
  Otherwise, the player with the most points among correct guessers wins.  
  
Special cases:  
  
  With 2–3 players: One vote suffices for assassination.  
  With ≤5 players: Vote upward for a Neutral Player (non-present Houses). If the Neutral Player is Regent and unassassinated, everyone loses.  
  

End of Game and Scoring  
The game ends after the Assassination Phase. Victory depends on:  
  
  The Regent House surviving the vote, or  
  The highest-scoring player among correct assassins.  
  
Objectives (score criteria):  
  
  United we are strong: 1 point per token in your largest cluster.  
  Divide to conquer: 1 point per distinct cluster.  
  Central concentration: 1 point per token in the inner 4×4 grid.  
  Control of the borders: 1 point per token on the outer border.  
  

Tips to Win  
  
  During Intrigue, flip tokens strategically to protect high-value clusters while disrupting opponents.  
  In larger games, bluff about your House to divert suspicion during Assassination.  
  Prioritize the Objective early—ties are broken by light-side tokens matching it.

## FAQ
### How long does a game take?
It's very quick! Games usually last between 10 and 20 minutes.

### Is the game complex?
Not at all; the rules are simple and intuitive, but the bluffing strategy and deduction provide the necessary depth.

### How many people can play?
From 1 to 6 players. Yes, it even has a solo mode for those who want to practice their cunning!

### Who is this game for?
For those who enjoy 'who is who' games, intrigue, bluffing, and short games that don't slow down the night.

### Do I need a lot of board game experience to play?
Not at all. It's a great gateway game for anyone starting in the world of strategy and deduction games.

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