KREMLIN (Kickstarter Special)

Board Game Geek Rating: 5.62, Avg Player Rating: 7.15. This is a European - style board game for 2 to 6 players, first released in 1980s by Fata Morgana. The Jolly Roger Kickstarter edition comes with box sleeve and all Kickstarter exclusives. Note that paid add - ons from the campaign are usually not included. It features updated 1930s Soviet poster - style art and better components, though there's a minor board error. The game lasts up to ten turns. The Party Chief wins by waving three times at the May Day Parade or disbanding the Politburo. Key phases include KGB trials and Spy Investigations. Players secretly allot influence, adding mystery. Politicians age with actions and may get sick or die. The Party Chief can reassign politicians. Intrigue cards let you control situations. The Jolly Roger version offers three games in one box: the original with fictional politicians, a 'Revolution' variant inspired by Avalon Hill, and a modern - era version with new escape options and modern politicians. Buy this great game at TheGameSteward, and a portion of your spend will back new Kickstarter games!

To play KREMLIN, first gather 2 to 6 players. Each player secretly allots influence at the start of the game. The game goes through turns, each with phases like KGB trials and Spy Investigations. Try to control key positions and use intrigue cards to outwit other players. The Party Chief can move politicians around. The game ends when the Party Chief waves three times at the May Day Parade or disbands the Politburo. Remember, politicians age faster when they take actions and can get sick or die. Sick politicians can go to the hospital but lose influence. When bringing back exiled politicians, be aware that it ages you. Note that the paid add - ons from the Kickstarter campaign are usually not included. Keep the game components in a dry place to maintain their quality. If you have any purchase or game - play questions, contact The Game Steward.