- BGG rating
- 7.5
Notre Dame: The New Persons
- 2–5 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2009
- BGG rank
- BGG #486
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Notre Dame
2007
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- 2–5 players
- 45–75 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
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Notre Dame is a board game released in 2007 for 2–5 players, 45–75 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Stefan Feld and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Area Majority / Influence, and Closed Drafting.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Notre Dame: The New Persons (Set 1 & 2)
- 2–5 players
- 45–75 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2017
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About the game
Rio Grande Games' description: The players take on the roles of the heads of influential families in Paris at the end of the 14th century. In the shadow of the Notre Dame cathedral, the players compete for prosperity and reputation. Each family controls one of the 3–5 boroughs that surround the site of Notre Dame. As head of his family, each player tries, through clever use of his action cards, to advance the power and prestige of his family, but penalties are assessed on those who do not take care of the health of the people who live in their borough. The player with the most prestige at the end is the winner. Players play as well-off Parisians in the 14th century who wish to improve the importance and appearance of the city quarter around the famous Notre Dame cathedral. The primary game concept is original, but simple, card play players use to permanently improve their influence in the quarter. However, turn after turn, round after round, players must make choices that can have major implications. If one does one thing, then the other can't be done. Concentrating on one aspect means automatically ignoring another, which, above all others, is particularly dangerous in the case of the gradually approaching plague... After 9 exciting rounds and about 75 action-filled minutes, Notre Dame is over. The maitre who has made the most of his cards and has garnered the most prestige points is the winner. Description from Alea. This game is #11 in the Alea big box series. Expanded by: 6-/7-player expansion (unofficial) Treasure Chest Reimplemented by: Notre Dame Express (unofficial)
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Publishers
- Broadway Toys LTD
- Ravensburger AG
- alea
- Rio Grande Games
- Filosofia Éditions
Questions and answers
Notre Dame supports 2–5 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 Notre Dame is 45–75 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 Notre Dame 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.
Notre Dame has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Notre Dame belongs to these categories: Economic and Renaissance. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Area Majority / Influence, and Closed 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 Notre Dame are: Stefan Feld. 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 Notre Dame 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.