Product Description A cut-throat game of power-brokering and intrigue in eleventh century Ireland designed by award-winning designer Peer Sylvester.Ireland is awash with would-be kings, power-hungry pretenders, and self-professed rulers. The provinces are in disarray, and the common folk are paying the price. The land needs a leader.In Brian Boru, players will strive to unite Ireland under their domain, securing control through might, cunning, and matrimony. Join forces to fend off Viking invaders, build monasteries to extend your influence, and gather support in towns and villages throughout the land. To become High King of all Ireland, you will need to navigate a web of shifting alliances, outmaneuver your enemies, and grab history by the reins.Includes rules in English and German.Number of players: 3-5 Ages: 14+ Play time: 60-90 minutes Components: Board, 46 cards, 139 tokens, 125 wooden discs Review "An amazingly cool production from Osprey Game" - Tom Vasel, The Dice Tower"More than a game ― and a compulsively playable one at that ― Brian Boru feels like a revelation" - Dan Thurot, Space Biff
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About the Author Peer Sylvester started his career in boardgaming quite early, because his dad needed an opponent in chess. In third grade he wanted to become a professional chess player. Instead he turned out to become a teacher for math and chemistry. An award-winning board-game designer of titles like The Lost Expedition, The King is Dead, and Wir sind das Volk!, he has written a number of books on the subject.Deirdre de Barra is an Irish artist and illustrator. She has been involved with the Irish Small Press contributing to many comics, zines and anthologies, and in 2014 illustrated the comic Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf / Brian Bóroimhe agus Cath Chluain Tarbh. These days she no longer works digitally but has found her way back to traditional media, primarily pencil, ink and watercolour. See more
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W**E
Unique and fun game
This is one of my favorite games and glad to have been able to pick it up. It's got a nice trick taking mechanism combined with a bit of area control and track-running. Simple to learn but pretty good decision space on each turn. Engaging and scales well from 3 to 5.The box came damaged a little. Typical Amazon packing: mediocre at best for board games.
A**R
Surprisingly solid title
This is an area control game with trick taking. Meaning, a person will lead a color type of card and if you take the trick you "capture" an area on the board, but the others that don't win get the resources from their played card. It's a simple but great game of "when do i use this card to win" vs. "I really want someone to beat my card because i want the stuff and not the area". This would be for the gamer looking for a great twist on trick taking or a light weight "claiming areas for points" type game. Best!
J**I
Excellent production!
This is a beautifully produced game that plays very elegantly. It uses trick taking in a unique way, and I love all of the different scoring options. It's a tight game that stays exciting to the end. An excellent game!
R**S
Beautiful game
This game really is a looker. If you are a fan of games like Monopoly, Sorry and Clue, steer clear of this. But if you are board game hobbyist you might want to take a look at this game. The game play is excellent (a nice take on trick taking) and the art is quite attractive.
A**R
Peer Sylvester's Best yet!
This latest outing by Peer Sylvester is his best to date. Seamlessly combines drafting, area control, and trick taking along with some track management to create and elegant game. Think Inis and Blood Rage combined.
N**Y
Instant Classic
This game feels like an instant classic. All three mechanisms of area control, trick taking, and drafting seamlessly go together. A high recommendation!
S**M
Excellent Game. Damaged Box.
As stated in the title of this review this is an excellent game. Peer Sylverster continues to deliver excellent games that truly thrive as board games. Unique gameplay with perfect social negotiation. It doesn’t hurt that this game is outright gorgeous. This is sadly also where the problems arise as sadly my copy of the game arrived damaged which is particularly disappointing for such a pretty game.
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Vikram D.
The MOLLE sheath is of exceptional quality. Very happy with my purchase.
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Great price for an authentic product. Fast international shipping too!
Peer Sylvester started his career in boardgaming quite early, because his dad needed an opponent in chess. In third grade he wanted to become a professional chess player. Instead he turned out to become a teacher for math and chemistry. An award-winning board-game designer of titles like The Lost Expedition, The King is Dead, and Wir sind das Volk!, he has written a number of books on the subject.
Deirdre de Barra is an Irish artist and illustrator. She has been involved with the Irish Small Press contributing to many comics, zines and anthologies, and in 2014 illustrated the comic Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf / Brian Bóroimhe agus Cath Chluain Tarbh. These days she no longer works digitally but has found her way back to traditional media, primarily pencil, ink and watercolour.
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