In the magnificent City of Splendors, Waterdeep, gold and double - dealing run wild. This glittering gem in the Forgotten Realms is a hotbed of political scheming and sneaky back - alley trades. In this thrilling strategy board game for 2 - 5 players, you step into the shoes of one of the masked Lords of Waterdeep, the secret rulers of the city. Your goal? To seize control of this great metropolis. Its treasures and resources are up for grabs. If you can't get them through deception and negotiation, you'll have to take them by force! As a lord, you'll use your agents to recruit adventurers for quests. These quests earn you rewards and boost your influence over the city. Expand Waterdeep by buying new buildings that unlock new actions on the board. Use Intrigue cards to either hinder your rivals or help yourself enact your well - thought - out plans. The game comes with a game board, a rulebook, 5 card stock player mats, 121 Intrigue, Quest, and Role cards, 130 wooden cubes, pawns, and score pieces, wooden player markers, and card stock tiles and tokens representing buildings, gold coins, and victory points.
How to use: First, set up the game board and distribute the player mats, cards, and wooden pieces as described in the rulebook. Each player takes on the role of a masked Lord of Waterdeep. Use your agents to recruit adventurers for quests. The more quests you complete, the more rewards you get and the more influence you gain in the city. Buy new buildings on the board to unlock new actions. Play Intrigue cards to mess with other lords or help yourself. Remember, the goal is to gain control of the city. Note: Keep all the small pieces like wooden cubes and cards in a safe place to avoid losing them. Read the rulebook carefully before starting the game to understand all the rules. Maintenance: Keep the game board and cards away from moisture to prevent warping or damage. After each use, put all the pieces back in the box neatly. This will help keep the game in good condition for many more plays.
