Bluffing Meets Engine Building
Rus’ is a secret identity / estate building tabletop game. It combines these otherwise unrelated game mechanics beautifully into an exciting game of “who’s who” while players strategically build up their property engines and bluff their way to victory using an engaging cast of character abilities. The ultimate goal: To rise from the dust and claim the throne of 17th century Russia!
Want to play it now?!?
While we’re still developing the final product, we’re happy to share our first prototype of the game as a free Print & Play file. Try it out and let us know what you think!
How To Play
On your turn you will complete these simple phases (gifs may take time to load):
1) Run your property engine.
Carry out all building advancements. Here's where your estate engine thrives. The more active buildings you have, the faster you progress.
2) Perform your secret character ability.
Claim to be whoever you want and carry out that character's ability. Characters Bluffing is encouraged, just don't get caught! Choose from 9 different characters in three different classes, all with unique abilities.
3) Play an action card.
Play 1 of your 5 cards and replenish your hand. There are 50 action cards with 30 more in the chaos deck (included in the Moors Expansion). Action cards can be used to gain even more riches and royalty, boost your turn's character ability, attack opponents, or further build your estate engine with permanent cards that provide you perks each turn.
4) Climb the ranks of nobility.
Each player starts in the lower class. Use the wealth gained from your estate to climb the ranks as you race to become king. The higher your class card, the more powerful your character abilities.
End the game by purchasing the Tsar! Just be careful not to end the game while someone has more points than you, or they'll steal your victory. Anyone who reaches 10 Royal Points will automatically win the game even if the King was never purchased.
"One of my favorite parts about Rus' is that strategy and deception portion of it... If you are into games with bluffing and a little bit of deduction, while focusing on your board to get points to get ahead, then Rus' is DEFINITELY the game for you!"