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Board Game Geek Rating: 6.57. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.47. Suitable for 3 to 6 players and published in 2015. This is the Kickstarter Edition of the Fief: France 1429 Board Game. Note that unless stated otherwise, paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included. Fief: France 1429 is a thrilling dynastic ambition board game. Players step into the shoes of 15th - century French nobles. Your goal is to become the most powerful ruling force in the kingdom by controlling Fief and Bishopric territories. As you gain control, you'll acquire Royal and Ecclesiastical titles, giving your family influence in electing the Pope and King. Strengthen your position through marriage alliances, which bring love, treachery, and deception. This classic French - language game is now re - introduced in English by Academy Games. It features updated rules, new units, a larger and consolidated map, and additional components for an enhanced gameplay experience. The game board depicts a part of the Medieval Kingdom of France. Villages are connected by roads, allowing movement of Lords and Troops. They're grouped into eight Fiefs with different colored backgrounds and five Bishoprics with heavy - bordered outlines. Each player controls up to four male and female noble family members. These members gain power by obtaining Royal and Ecclesiastic Titles. Gain control of all villages in a Fief to become a Baron, Earl, or Duke and earn 1 VP. Titled Lords can participate in the King's election and may even become King, bringing more power and 1 VP to your family. Family members can also pursue Ecclesiastical Titles like Bishop and Cardinal, allowing you to collect tithes from other Fief Lords. The ultimate goal for a clerical family member is to be elected Pope, bringing 1 VP and special privileges. You win the game with 3 VPs. Form alliances through diplomacy and marriage, as a married couple wins with 4 VPs. But beware of event cards. Bounty cards like 'Good Harvest' and 'Good Weather' are beneficial, while Disaster cards such as 'The Plague' and 'Famine' can affect all players in specific Bishoprics. Increase your income by imposing tithes or taxes, and invest in new Fief titles, mills, and city fortifications. Protect your land and castles by purchasing Men at Arms, Knights, and Siege Engines. You can even invade other players' territories, but risk a family member in battle. The Kickstarter Edition includes the Fief: France 1429 Expansions Pack, and 3 - D buildings and metal coins are available from Academy Games. This is the latest edition of Fief, re - implementing previous versions from 1981, 1989, and 2011. At TheGameSteward, we're happy to support campaigns like this. A significant part of your purchase of Fief: France 1429 will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have any questions, contact us at The Game Steward.
To play Fief: France 1429, first set up the game board representing the Medieval Kingdom of France. Place the villages, roads, and markers as described. Each player selects up to four male and female noble family members. The goal is to gain 3 victory points (VPs) to win the game. To get VPs, gain control of Fiefs to obtain Royal Titles like Baron, Earl, or Duke. You can also have family members gain Ecclesiastical Titles such as Bishop and Cardinal. Try to form marriage alliances with other players to strengthen your position. Be careful when dealing with event cards. Bounty cards can help you, but Disaster cards can affect your plans. Increase your income by imposing tithes on opponents' villages or taxing your own Fiefs. You can use the income to purchase new Fief titles, mills, and fortify your cities. Protect your land and castles by buying Men at Arms, Knights, and Siege Engines. If you want to invade other players' territories, you'll need to risk a family member to lead the troops. In case of a battle, assess the size and strength of your armies and roll the Battle Dice. Remember, Men at Arms are defeated with one hit, and Knights need three hits. The Kickstarter Edition comes with an Expansions Pack, and you can get 3 - D buildings and metal coins directly from Academy Games. If you want to add paid add - ons, check the details from the original Kickstarter Campaign. Keep the game components clean and dry. Store them in a cool, dry place to ensure they last. If you have any purchase - related questions or need game advice, don't hesitate to contact The Game Steward.
