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Rules assistance for Schatten der Macht: Graue Eminenzen
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 60–240 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Schatten der Macht: Graue Eminenzen
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Schatten der Macht: Graue Eminenzen is an expansion for Schatten der Macht released in 2019 for 2–6 players, 60–240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Anton Katzer and Andreas Meinlschmidt and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
Aventuria - Contintent of adventures and dangers. In Schatten der Macht, powerful grey eminences forge their plans, spies are send out to undermine organisations, adventurers are hired to complete dangerous challenges. In the opaque game of secret societies, no-one knows where the opponent will strike next, to bring his secret plans to fruition. Graue Eminenzen is an expansion for Schatten der Macht. With the playing pieces and rules contained in this box, up to six factions can face each other at the same time, and battle for influence and power on the continent of Aventuria. Six new factions allow for more choice in grey eminences and special rules. Missions ensure that the game remains diverse and challenging after multiple plays. —description from the publisher (translated)
Designers
Publishers
- Ulisses Spiele
Questions and answers
Schatten der Macht: Graue Eminenzen 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 Schatten der Macht: Graue Eminenzen is 60–240 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 Schatten der Macht: Graue Eminenzen for ages 14 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.
Schatten der Macht: Graue Eminenzen belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Territory Building, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 Schatten der Macht: Graue Eminenzen are: Anton Katzer and Andreas Meinlschmidt. 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 Schatten der Macht: Graue Eminenzen as an expansion for Schatten der Macht. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Schatten der Macht to use it. Check that your edition of Schatten der Macht is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.