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Justinian: Intrigue at the Emperor's Court
2006
Rules assistance for Justinian: Intrigue at the Emperor's Court
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- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Justinian: Intrigue at the Emperor's Court
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Justinian: Intrigue at the Emperor's Court is a board game released in 2006 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Leo Colovini and Alessandro Saragosa and its main mechanics are Betting and Bluffing.
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About the game
In Justinian the players try to win the favor of Emperor Justinian. To further their aims and to strengthen their position at court, they bribe influential persons at Justinian´s court. These bribes are represented by four different colors in the game: At the end of each game turn one color is scored. The players get victory points if their court followers have increased their clout at court. However, only three of the four colors in Justinian are scored! Game Microbadges: (Buy One) Designer Leo Colovini Microbadges: (Buy One)
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- Mayfair Games
- Phalanx Games B.V.
Questions and answers
Justinian: Intrigue at the Emperor's Court supports 2–4 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 Justinian: Intrigue at the Emperor's Court 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 Justinian: Intrigue at the Emperor's Court 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.
Justinian: Intrigue at the Emperor's Court has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Justinian: Intrigue at the Emperor's Court belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy, Medieval, and Political. Its main mechanics are Betting and Bluffing. 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 Justinian: Intrigue at the Emperor's Court are: Leo Colovini and Alessandro Saragosa. 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 Justinian: Intrigue at the Emperor's Court 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.