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Templar Intrigue
2014
Rules assistance for Templar Intrigue
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 15–30 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for Templar Intrigue
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Templar Intrigue is a board game released in 2014 for 7–10 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Michael Mindes and its main mechanics are Deduction, Team-Based Game, and Hidden Roles.
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About the game
Like Werewolf, Templar Intrigue is a game of hidden information, partial information, deduction, deception, and accusations. Unlike Werewolf, Templar Intrigue does not require a moderator, has no player elimination, and plays VERY fast. Players in Templar Intrigue are split into two teams — those loyal to France (and thus King Phillip), and those loyal to the Templars — and of course, you might not know who is on your team. After dealing out the cards, you go through a series of information reveals, then you start trying to sway Phillip to believe what you want the King to believe... After a certain amount of discussion and at the discretion of His Majesty King Phillip IV, one monk looks at another player's card. This is followed by more discussion, then another monk looks and reports back. Once all of the monks have spied on another player and reported back, more discussion takes place, then at the discretion of His Majesty, two players are identified. If Phillip finds the Temple Grandmaster and the Archivist, then Phillip and those loyal to France (blue team) win the round; if not, then those loyal to the Templars (red team) win the round. As soon as one (or more) players have won three times, the game ends with those players being victorious.
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Questions and answers
Templar Intrigue supports 7–10 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 Templar Intrigue is 15–30 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 Templar Intrigue for ages 13 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.
Templar Intrigue has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Templar Intrigue belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Team-Based Game, and Hidden Roles. 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 Templar Intrigue are: Michael Mindes. 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 Templar Intrigue 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.