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Crown of Roses is an exciting 5 - hour block game set in the tumultuous 15th - century England during the Wars of the Roses. This 35 - year conflict led to the fall of many noble houses and brought the Tudors to power. In the game, players step into the shoes of major dynasties like the House of Lancaster, their Beaufort cousins, and the House of York. In a four - player game, the powerful House of Stafford and the scheming Richard Neville and his son, the 'Kingmaker', are added. With intuitive mechanics, Crown of Roses offers a historical experience full of strategic depth and great replayability. Unit starting positions change every turn and game, and blocks create a 'fog of war' about enemy strength. Random events add chaos, and multiple uses of action cards make enemy plans hard to predict. Each turn, players use cards to improve armies, gain local support, collect supplies or prestige, attack enemies, recruit houses, call in royal heirs, or change the conflict's nature. Unit blocks show strength, and armies have different experience and combat abilities. A unique roll - to - hit system decides combat results, with more experienced forces hitting more often. Defeat all enemy heirs to rule England! In Parliament, gather noble support to get a good position or take the crown. Win enough votes over years to be recognized as sovereign. Influence the local gentry, and your economic power will make commoners support you. The four - player version maintains the 'fog of war' feature. With up to three ways to win for each player, anyone could be the next King of England!
To play Crown of Roses, first, decide how many players will join (either a standard game or a four - player one). Each player takes on the role of a specific dynasty. At the start of each game turn, you'll play cards from your hand to perform different actions. You can use cards to improve your army, for example, by increasing their experience level. Try to influence the locals to get their support; this can give you more supplies or prestige. You can also move your units to attack enemy forces. When recruiting new houses to your cause, make sure to consider their strengths. Calling in a royal heir can change the game's dynamics. Combat results are determined by a roll - to - hit system. Just remember, more experienced forces are more likely to score hits. In Parliament, focus on gathering noble support over the years to gain a good position or take control of the crown. Keep an eye on the random game events; they can throw a curveball into your plans. There aren't any strict maintenance requirements for the game. Just keep the cards and unit blocks in a dry place to prevent damage. Have fun playing and see if you can become the next King of England!
