Fief 2 (1989)

About this game

Fief 2 was originally published by International Team as Fief. Euro Games revised it considerably to make Fief 2. The game is an exquisite mixture of naked military aggression and political maneuvering. While managing your finances, you try to place the Church in your pocket (by placing family members in bishoprics) and influence the royal family. Cards inflict not-so-random events on other players, etc.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 3 to 6.
• Rules load. At 2.9/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.