Breizh 1341 (2022)

About this game

April the 30th, year 1341, Duke Jean III of Brittany dies childless. His niece, Jeanne de Penthièvre, the wife of Charles de Blois, and Jean de Montfort, husband of Jeanne de Flanders and half-brother of Jean III, claim the ducal crown of Brittany. In less than an hour, battle to know who will become the next Duke of Brittany! Breizh 1341 is a card-driven game between two players, one taking the lead of the Franco-Bretons of Charles de Blois and the other controlling the Anglo-Bretons of Jean de Montfort. The game is played in a series of turns, during which each side carries out military and diplomatic actions akin to those which were common in the 14th century. Historical figures also influence the course of the game. Nobles must be rallied to support your claim, troops recruited and subsequently led into battle or sent to besiege castles. After years of confrontation, the player who controls the most territories, castles and supporters will become the new Duke of Brittany! Components: 1 map 76 event cards 40 wooden cubes (20 red and 20 blue) 40 wooden cylinders (20 red and 20 blue) 42 counters (markers) 1 dice

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 14 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.