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Waterdeep, the City of Splendors, shines as the most magnificent gem in the Forgotten Realms. It's a hot - spot for political scheming and underhanded back - alley deals. In this game, you step into the shoes of powerful lords competing to rule this great city. Its treasures and resources are there for the taking. What you can't get through deception and negotiation, you can seize by force! Lords of Waterdeep is a thrilling strategy board game suitable for 2 - 5 players. You'll play as one of the masked Lords of Waterdeep, the city's secret rulers. Use your agents to recruit adventurers for quests, earn rewards, and boost your influence in the city. Expand Waterdeep by buying new buildings that unlock new actions on the board. Play Intrigue cards to either hinder or assist other lords and execute your well - thought - out plans. The game includes a game board, a rulebook, 5 card stock player mats, 121 Intrigue, Quest, and Role cards, 130 wooden cubes, pawns, and score pieces, wooden player markers, and card stock tiles and tokens for buildings, gold coins, and victory points.
To start playing Lords of Waterdeep, first set up the game board according to the instructions in the rulebook. Each player picks a card stock player mat and a wooden player marker. Then, distribute the cards and tokens as described in the rules. As a masked Lord of Waterdeep, use your agents to recruit adventurers. Send them on quests to earn rewards and increase your influence. When you have enough resources, buy new buildings on the board to unlock new actions. You can also play Intrigue cards to mess with other lords or help them out, depending on your strategy. During the game, keep track of your score using the wooden cubes, pawns, and score pieces. Make sure to handle the cards and tokens gently to avoid damage. After the game, store all the components in a safe place to keep them in good condition. Have fun ruling the City of Splendors!
