The Queen’s banquet is underway with each courtier having their own agendas as the rival families are fighting for influence. The game Courtisans is a strategic travel card game where clever positioning, shifting alliances plus calculated backstabbing can turn a lavish evening into a battle for prestige.
 
Each turn, you receive three cards each presenting a crucial decision. Play one at the Queen’s Table to increase or reduce a family’s influence, then place the remaining two cards into your own domain as well as an opponent’s domain. Their final value at the Queen’s Table depends on whether that family finishes the game in favour or falls from grace.
 
The real challenge comes from balancing your own score with the fortunes of rival players. A family you strengthen at the Queen’s Table might reward your domain later, while another card could damage an opponent by leaving them invested in a disgraced household. Watch the influence at the centre of the table, track which families your rivals are collecting then choose where each card can cause the greatest impact.
 
Every decision can shift the balance of power, making Courtisans a wonderfully interactive game of tactical card play, hidden intentions and opportunistic scoring. The rules are accessible, while the constantly changing family influence creates plenty of room for clever plays across repeated games.
 
Compact enough for travel and quick enough for regular game nights, Courtisans is an excellent choice for players who enjoy strategic card games with direct player interaction.