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Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs
2002
Rules assistance for Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs
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- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.6/5
Rules assistant for Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs
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Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs is a board game released in 2002 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Alan R. Moon and Aaron Weissblum and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
In Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs (In the Shadow of the Sun King) players are noblemen in 18th century France who are trying to gain the most influence. Players collect cards representing five abilities. Also they collect power and gold (both represented by cardboard chips). Every turn, a player gets one more card (selected from 1-3 cards turned over). Players can also perform special actions (e.g. get gold, get power, exchange cards with other players, destroy cards or power from other players) if they have a) the most cards in an ability, b) a special card which can be bought in an auction, or c) pay gold. In the end, players gain points for having power, gold and certain cards.
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Questions and answers
Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs 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 Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs is 45 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 Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs for ages 10 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.
Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs belongs to these categories: Card Game and Age of Reason. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Open Drafting. 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 Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs are: Alan R. Moon and Aaron Weissblum. 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 Im Schatten des Sonnenkönigs as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.