A revolutionary game for 1-5 players
Citoyens…it is time to prepare yourselves for a Revolution!
1793
~ Patriots & Traitors ~
Designer: Jason St. Just
Artist(s): Marc von Martial
Developer: Uwe Walentin
Hist. period: French Revolution
Game length: 30 – 120 minutes+
Players: 1 – 5 players
Age: 14+ years
Complexity: 5 / 10
Solitaire: yes
For more than three years now, the banner of Revolution has been fluttering over France. Sure, the old structure has fallen but still the people clamor for change. There is a shortage of bread and on the borders the Austrians and Prussians are ready to invade. The press has become mighty popular, publicly denouncing traitors and calling the populace to arms. There are some that believe that the Revolution has gone far enough, but for others it has yet to begin. The land bubbles with intrigue and unrest. These are dangerous times. Now that the monarchy under Louis XVI has fallen who will dare to take the reins as the nation crumbles?
1793: Patriots & Traitors recreates the chaos that tore up France in the years 1792-1794 as it has never been done before!
Each of the players belong to a political faction, each with their own objective. Although engaged in a brutal political tug-of-war, they WILL have to work together to prevent the armies of Austria, Prussia and Sardinia-Piedmont from reaching Paris, thereby crushing the Revolution and ending the game prematurely…for everyone!
1793: Patriots & Traitors is a very compact CDG game that makes use of multi-functional playing cards to allow the players a broad range of decisions…and rest assure that every decision made has its consequences. With them, the players will be able to influence a number of areas in Paris (National Convention, Palais-Egalité, the Paris streets…) or the provinces. Each controlled area offers certain benefits…or will help them to perform a Coup d’Etat or Civil War if things turn for the worse…
Also included are the various revolutionary protagonists such as Robespierre, Danton, Marat, Brissot who can help their faction to achieve their objective IF they are not arrested or assassinated in the meantime!
Core mechanic is the possibility of making of laws for the new Republic which will change the game rules or even alter the board…of course: it’s a Revolution!
Be prepared for a warm and asymmetrical game of high replayability that will allow you and your fellow patriots to relive the French Revolution: from the heated discussions in the National Convention to the angry streets of Paris and from the cheering crowds around the bloody guillotine to the gun smoke filled battlefield of Fleurus!
1793: Patriots & Traitors is a true aristocratic banquet for 1 to 5 lovers of history by the hand of Jason St. Just.
Marc von Martial, one of the best graphic artists in the business, is in charge of the artwork. Gamers can expect beautiful era style maps and beautiful customized wooden meeples! They will not be disappointed by his skills and love for the detail.
Game Components
- 1 Paris board (62x 62cm)
- 1 France board (30 x 30cm)
- 5 faction sheets
- 10 location tiles
- 150 wooden influence cubes
- 95 Tarot sized playing cards
- 47 customized wooden pieces
- 1 multiplayer rules manual
- solo / 2 player rules manual
- 4 player Aid Sheets
- 5 Cotton bags
Shop & Ordering
Q1: Can I apply more than one discount code to the same order?
A: We’re sorry, but only one discount code can be applied per order. If you have multiple codes, you’re welcome to use a different one on your next purchase.
Q2: I’ve already placed an order. How can I combine a new order with the previous one?
A: Unfortunately, orders cannot be merged automatically once they’ve been placed. However, if you add the new item to your shopping cart before checkout, our system will recognise it and won’t charge you additional shipping.
Please note: We cannot guarantee that orders can be merged once they are being processed. Unless we have specifically asked you to do so, there is a risk that your orders may not be combined. In that case, the outstanding order may either need to be refunded or shipped separately, and any shipping fees will be handled accordingly.
Q3: What happens if my order contains both a pre-order item and an item that’s already available, and I qualify for free shipping?
A: We’ll ship all the items together once the pre-order item becomes available
Q4: Can I reserve a game without purchasing it?
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Q5: What is available right now?
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Q7: Will pre-order items be shipped to me automatically?
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Game related
Q1: Can I read the manuals before I purchase?
A: For some of our products, full manuals are available online. For others, we provide abbreviated or introductory manuals. Please check the “Infos & Files” tab on the respective product page.
Q2: Where can I find support files or errata?
A: You can find support files and errata on the “Infos & Files” tab of the respective product page.
Fulfillment Times
Unless otherwise stated on the webstore header, all “Sound of Drums” orders placed through our webstore will be shipped within 1 week, with preorders and holiday shipping taking longer due to our fulfillment centers receiving a flood of orders all at the same time. You will receive a shipment notification e-mail with a tracking number – this information won’t show up on your “Sound of Drums” webstore customer account.
Shipping Costs
We charge a flat rate of EUR 16 for shipping, with free shipping on orders over EUR 150. Some exceptions for particularly large products might apply.
Shipping Times
We ship orders from different fulfillment centers around the world to expedite shipping, maintain low shipping fees, and reduce customs/taxes, so the courier will depend on your location. See the list below to find out from which center your order will be shipped.
Europe – Meeples.NL (this fulfillment partner is also covering every other country not mentioned below).
UK – Zatu Games LTD
US – Bridge Distribution Covering the US and Mexico.
Canada – Boardgamebliss
Australia – Aetherworks
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~ Available Expansions ~
1795 ~The Thermidorians~
Expand your 1793 experience with this thrilling expansion module!
