Cover art for Queen's Necklace

Queen's Necklace

2003 · BGG
Avg rating
6.38
Bayes rating
5.96
Weight
1.91 (Light)
Players
2-4
Playtime
45 min
Ratings count
2,562

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Description

From the slums, where purse-snatchers and courtesans work their respective trades, to the inner salons of the Louvre, where confessors, royal astrologers, musketeers, and court favorites mingle and scheme in hushed conversations, the position of King's Jeweler has suddenly become a lot more dangerous! Set in Paris, on the eve of the French Revolution, Queen's Necklace is a game of gem-selling, influence, and intrigue at the court. Two to four players compete in the role of royal jeweler to sell rare jewels to the Queen and her court. Jeweler's loupe in hand, you must decide how best to spend your hard-earned ducats: acquiring beautiful gems (diamonds, emeralds, and rubies); or buying the favors of the various court followers. After three years of craftsmanship, the jeweler who sells the most precious gems and builds the largest fortune will receive the coveted title of King's Jeweler and a place at the court!

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Card play & hand management Deduction & hidden information Resource & economic management
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Set collection & pattern building

Game type

Card game Wargame Family / kids game
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Board game

What it’s about

History, politics & real-world conflict Food, farming & craft

Publishers

Cool Mini Or Not Days of Wonder Spaghetti Western Games

Designers

Bruno Cathala Bruno Faidutti