
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,706
- BGG rating
- 7.1
The Architects of Amytis
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2024

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Courtisans: Diplomates et confidents is an expansion for Courtisans released in 2026 for 2–6 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Anthony Perone and Romaric Galonnier and its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and End Game Bonuses.
New characters have been invited to the Queen’s Table. Diplomats and confidants will upset the balance of power, but will also allow for new alliances to be made. With this expansion, you will be able to play Courtisans with up to 6 players. Two new roles, the Diplomat and the Confidant, have arrived with new special effects. This will also allow you to play in teams of 4 or 6 players. —description from the publisher
Courtisans: Diplomates et confidents supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Courtisans: Diplomates et confidents is 20–30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Courtisans: Diplomates et confidents for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Courtisans: Diplomates et confidents belongs to these categories: Card Game, Medieval, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and End Game Bonuses. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Courtisans: Diplomates et confidents are: Anthony Perone and Romaric Galonnier. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Courtisans: Diplomates et confidents as an expansion for Courtisans. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Courtisans to use it. Check that your edition of Courtisans is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.