Medieval Games

The Resistance: Avalon plunges players into the legendary turmoil of Camelot, a kingdom besieged not by external forces, but by treachery from within. In this intense game of social deduction and hidden identities, players are secretly assigned to one of two factions: the noble and loyal Servants of Arthur, fighting to secure the future of Britain, or the cunning Minions of Mordred, bent on sowing chaos and ensuring the kingdom's collapse. The ultimate goal is a struggle for control over a series of five critical Quests. The Servants of Arthur must successfully complete three of these missions to claim victory for their king and country. Conversely, the Minions of Mordred triumph if they can cause three Quests to fail, bringing Arthur's reign to a premature and disastrous end. The game is a constant battle of wits where trust is a fleeting resource and every word carries the potential for deception. The gameplay unfolds in a structured but socially dynamic sequence of rounds. Each round, a new player assumes the role of Leader and is tasked with a crucial decision: selecting a team of knights to embark on the current Quest. This proposal is not accepted blindly; every player at the table, regardless of their allegiance, casts a public vote to either approve or reject the nominated team. This phase is the heart of the game's interaction, a crucible of open debate, pointed accusations, and masterful bluffs as players attempt to discern allies from enemies. If a team is approved, its members are given a profound and secret choice: to play a 'Success' card to help the Quest, or a 'Fail' card to sabotage it. For the loyal servants, the choice is simple. For the minions, it's an opportunity for destruction. Since a single 'Fail' card is often enough to doom a mission, the tension is palpable as the results are revealed. What elevates The Resistance: Avalon to legendary status within its genre is the masterful inclusion of special character roles that add intricate layers of information and misdirection. The most pivotal of these is Merlin, a servant of Arthur who begins the game knowing the identities of the evil players. Merlin must subtly guide the forces of good without revealing his own identity, as an evil player known as the Assassin has a final, game-winning opportunity to correctly name Merlin if the heroes succeed in their Quests. This creates a fascinating and tense dynamic of veiled communication. Optional roles like Percival, who knows who Merlin is, and Morgana, who appears as Merlin to Percival, further complicate the web of lies and deduction. This brilliant system ensures that no two games are ever the same, making Avalon a highly replayable and deeply engaging experience celebrated for its pure player-driven drama and strategic depth.

Welcome to The Taverns of Tiefenthal, a strategic board game where you'll take on the role of a tavern owner in a small village. Your goal is to make your tavern the most successful by attracting the right customers and making the right improvements using dice placement and deck building mechanisms. Each player will begin with a slim deck of cards that includes 7 guests, a brewer, server, and a table. As you play, you'll upgrade your tavern board by flipping over pieces to reveal new areas for improvement. You'll also collect resources such as beer and Thaler (coins) to purchase new guests and nobles cards, or upgrade equipment in your tavern. The game consists of eight rounds, each with seven phases. Players will compete to have the most points at the end of round 8, gained from the cards in their deck and the upgrades in their tavern. The more special the cards in your deck, the more points you'll gain, especially from nobles. But don't forget the upgrades in your tavern, they'll also give you points and help you during the game with their special abilities. With its unique blend of dice placement and deck building, The Taverns of Tiefenthal offers a challenging and rewarding experience for players who enjoy strategic gameplay.