Introduction
My wife loves trick-taking games. Me? Not so much. So, I was hesitant when she spotted Rebel Princess. But then she explained: you're a rebellious princess trying to AVOID proposals, and the player with the fewest wins. Now that's my kind of game!
Rebel Princess plays 3-6 players, and it takes under an hour to play. The game is beautifully illustrated by Alfredo Cáceres. It's designed by Daniel Byrne, José Gerardo Guerrero, Kevin Peláez, and Tirso Virgos. The game is published by Bezier Games and Zombi Paella
What Makes It Special
Rebel Princess flips the script on trick-taking. You're not aiming to win tricks, but to avoid them, especially those with Princes. This creates delightful chaos as you never know who will sneak one in
Components ✨
Detailed rulebook
Princess Cards 👑: Each princess has a unique asymmetric power, and it can be played once per round
Trick Deck 🎴: Includes four suits—Princes, Queens, Fairies, and Pets
Round Cards 🔄: special rules for each round that add variety and let you trade cards with players to your left or right or both sides
Gameplay: The Royal Order of the Game
The game plays over five rounds of chaos. Every player will have a princess power that can be used once per round
The Royal Decree: flip a round card to unveil a special rule. These mischievous cards introduce special rules and twists
The Great Exchange: pass cards to your neighbors according to the decree
The Royal Court: play one card at a time, following the lead suit when possible. Beware the Princes! Once they crash the party, anyone can lead with them
The Marriage Market: when all the cards have been played, count your proposals. Each card with a proposal icon adds to your score. The fewer proposals you have, the better. Oh! And that pretty frog, he counts as five proposals
Victory
The princess with the fewest proposals after five rounds wins! Ties are broken by the number of rounds with zero proposals. If you are still tied, either share the victory or play one more round
Pros
👸🏻 Gorgeous, storybook-style art
✅ Quick to learn and play
⏩ Fast-paced and fun
🌍 Language independent
👨👩👧👦 Great for families and casual gamers
👜 Compact and travel-friendly
🔄 Replayable with its mix of strategy and luck
Considerations
Luck can sometimes be a major factor: Unpredictable card draws and Round Card effects can sometimes overshadow strategic decisions
🎉 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲
Rebel Princess is fast, fun, and packed with personality. The game has a fun twist where you seek to be the most unpopular pick. Yay feminism 🥳! Whether you're scheming with your friends or laughing at the unexpected twists, this game is a royal treat
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