Courtisans

Scheme, Influence, and Rise at the Queen’s Banquet

Tonight, all eyes are on the royal court. In Courtisans, players compete to ensure their chosen families gain favour at the Queen’s banquet—using cunning placement, subtle influence, and a touch of betrayal to come out on top.

Why You’ll Love It

Intrigue at Every Turn
Play three cards each round, carefully deciding how to influence the court, your own domain, and your rivals’.

Shift the Balance of Power
Place cards at the Queen’s table to raise or lower a family’s standing—affecting scoring for everyone.

Strategic Card Placement
Cards placed in domains can score positive or negative points depending on how each family fares by the end of the game.

Devious Player Interaction
Backstabbing is encouraged—outmanoeuvre your opponents and manipulate outcomes in your favour.

Specifications

Players: 2–5
Age: 10+
Playtime: 20–30 minutes
Game Type: Strategic card game, player interaction, set collection

Win the Queen’s favour—or ensure your rivals fall from grace.