A Fast-Paced Card Game about Killing your Friends and Taking the Throne!
HAIL CAESAR! is a trick-taking card game for 3 - 7 players where power-hungry governors compete for influence to assassinate the Emperor and take the throne
Set up
3 mins
Duration
30-60 mins
Players
3 - 7
Ages
13+
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Ruler or Traitor?
HAIL CAESAR! is an asymmetric game where players are either the Emperor, or a Usurper.The twist is that these roles change hands throughout the game as players take each other out.When the Emperor is ousted, the killer takes their place.
Choose your Faction
The Military is inherently powerful, but they grow restless without action. Play boldly!The Plebeians' power rises and falls with the will of the mob. Become more powerful the more trouble you cause.The Senate is the institution of intrigue and whispers. Spy, plot, and pit players against one another.The Traders deal in gold, the lifeblood of power in the Empire. Bully your opponents through sheer wealth.
These factions have a Rock-Paper-Scissors style relationship, each having a counter faction to avoid and take advantage of.
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How to Play
BUILD A LEGACY
Players first build a bloodline by taking 3 of the 18 unique character cards, either Legendary, Normal, or Terrible, each with special abilities fashioned on real emperors of Rome.When your first character dies, draw the second and play as them, your descendant.
FIGHT FOR INFLUENCE
Each round players use influence cards to compete for favor in a faction.The strongest card wins favor and the lowest card gets a mark, making them an easier target for the Emperor.However, winning is not always your best move, so time your cards carefully.
KILL YOUR FRIENDS
Play an assassination card into the round and force the Emperor to react!Make your attempt with one of the 16 unique assassination cards, each with mini-games to decide the victor!
Easy to Learn, easier to teach.
Perfect for Friday game nights, something between bigger games, or for getting new people into board games!Have people playing in under 5 minutes!
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