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Lancaster and York

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Players
2-2
Weight
3.0
Playtime
25 min

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Lancaster & York is a card game simulation of the War of the Roses in England 1455-1485. Players accumulate troops and noble supporters by recruitment and intrigue. The losing side attempts to start a revolt to bring the King to battle. Winner of the battle becomes the new king and starts chopping off Heads. Players share a common deck. Win by remaining King for 5 turns or killing off 5 enemy Heirs. A complete copy of the rules and cards is available for free at: http://www.angelfire.com/games2/warpspawn/LAY.html