Trade gifts at the Forbidden City to earn the Emperor's favor
Vibe's take
Thematic, strategic, distinctive, elegant
Who it's for
Euro players who appreciate historically grounded themes with distinctive mechanisms. Best at 3-4 players.
Not for you if…
Not for players who want direct conflict or need heavy strategic depth. The gift mechanism can feel restrictive.
Set in the Forbidden City during the Ming Dynasty, players exchange gifts with officials to gain influence and earn an audience with the Emperor. A worker-placement game with a twist — your workers must offer better gifts than what's already there.
Players
Duration
60–90 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.1 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.0/10
Rank #472
9.6k ratings
Published
2018
Designed by
Andreas Steding
Published by
Games Factory, Tasty Minstrel Games, sternenschimmermeer, CrowD Games, Delta Vision Publishing, Ergo Ludo Editions, Kronos Games (Krogam), Game Brewer, Last Level, Dexker Games, TLAMA games
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Trade gifts at the Forbidden City to earn the Emperor's favor
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