Category: BFF Studios
The island of Oshra is in turmoil. Following the death of the Emperor, the conflict between the Hill Tribes and the Imperial Army escalated. While the Water People try to maintain balance between the old rivals, the Undead aim to escalate the war. All hope rests on the six children of the Emperor: Who of them will claim the throne?
The Water People's balancing act is such a clever twist, you're never just picking a side, you're constantly hedging against both. Games usually make you commit to one faction, so having three sides with shifting loyalties kept our table arguing for two hours straight.
The tug-of-war between the Hill Tribes and the Imperial Army keeps every round tense, and the Water People's balancing act adds a nice wrinkle to the bluffing. Played it three nights straight with my group and nobody wanted to stop.
The faction cards for the Hill Tribes and Imperial Army are beautifully illustrated, and the balance mechanic between them keeps every round tense right to the end. Taught it to three friends in about ten minutes and we immediately played twice more. Genuinely one of the better small-box games I've