Apistocracy is a competitive strategy board game for 1–4 players set amid the elegance and intrigue of Victorian London’s social season. Blending worker placement with a Whist-based trick-taking finale, players cultivate influence, attend exclusive events, and leverage asymmetric hosts to rise through society. Over four weeks of play, every decision shapes your reputation and your final hand. Rich theme, nuanced action selection, and strong replayability make Apistocracy a standout choice for strategic gamers who enjoy social maneuvering with depth.
Key Features:
- VICTORIAN SOCIAL STRATEGY: Compete during the 1851 London social season, climbing the social beehive to become Queen Victoria’s favorite through influence, connections, and clever play.
- UNIQUE GAMEPLAY BLEND: Combines worker placement, asymmetric character abilities, and Whist-inspired trick-taking for deep and rewarding strategic decisions.
- ASYMMETRIC HOSTS: Each player controls a unique season host with special powers that shape strategy, opening different paths to victory every game.
- RICH THEMATIC LOCATIONS: Visit the ballroom, gallery, tea room, parlor, and more, each offering distinct actions, rewards, and opportunities to score Victoria points.
- SOLO AND MULTIPLAYER READY: Designed for 1–4 players, including a dedicated solo mode with unique characters, cards, and challenges.
Contents:
- 1 Queen Victoria Standee
- 4 Player's Aid Cards
- 1 Hive Game Board
- 1 Assembly Room Game Board
- 4 Double-layered Player Mats
- 16 Influence tokens
- 4 Player Brooches
- 8 Host & Hive Tokens
- 16 Player's Calling Cards
- 16 Starting Cards
- 8 Gallery Cards
- 8 Silhouette Tokens
- 8 Miniature Tokens
- 8 Painting Tokens
- 22 Lords & Commons Cards
- 22 Ton Cards
- 20 Tea Cards
- 4 bonus tokens
- 1 first player tokens
- 4 Bonus Hive Tokens
- 4 Queen Cards
- 16 Star Cards
- 15 Regular Cards
- 12 Advanced Goals & Bonuses
- 4 Additional Characters
- 1 Score Pad
- 1 Rule Book
- 1 Solo Bonus
- 1 Solo Character
- 20 Solo Whist Cards
- 4 Solo Calling Cards
- 12 Solo Action Cards
