Step into the shoes of one of history's most powerful families in The Staufer Dynasty: Under the Reign of Henry VI. This strategic civilization board game takes you on a journey through the heights of medieval Europe, where you will strive to secure power and influence within the mighty empire of the Staufer family.
At the height of their reign in the 12th and 13th centuries, the Staufer family produced several Roman-German kings and emperors, with the most renowned being Duke Frederick I, famously known as Barbarossa for the color of his beard. However, it was his son, Henry VI, who expanded their empire, stretching from the North and Baltic seas all the way to Sicily in southern Italy.
In this game, you travel alongside Henry VI throughout his vast realm, managing your own entourage and attempting to control the balance of power. With each decision, you must use skill and foresight to gain benefits that could ultimately elevate you to the status of an influential prince. To succeed, you’ll need to outmaneuver your rivals, keeping them at bay as you expand your influence and make your mark on history.
The Staufer Dynasty is perfect for 2-5 players ages 13+, offering a rich and immersive experience where strategy, diplomacy, and timing are key to becoming the most powerful force in the medieval world. Will you rise to the top and shape history, or will your rivals cast you into obscurity? The power is in your hands.
A game board made of 9 tiles
119 tokens
53 Privilege and Job cards
111 wooden pieces
Protective Packaging
Manufacturer: Z-Man Games
Year Manufactured: 2014
Item Weight: 3.54 pounds
Item UPC: 681703715400
The Staufer family proved itself a great dynasty in the 12th and 13th centuries, as it produced several Roman-German kings and emperors. The most famous of these was Duke Frederick I, also called Barbarossa for the redness of his beard. Yet, it was his son, Henry VI, who was crowned and succeeded in expanding the family’s empire. Because of him, this great empire stretched from the North and Baltic seas to Sicily in southern Italy.
You travel with Henry VI throughout his realm. With skill and foresight, you and your entourage strive to hold the reins of power, which in turn provides exciting benefits. If you can keep your opponents at bay, you might become an influential prince. Go and make history, relegating your rivals to the footnotes!