Abyss
The Abyss power is once again vacant, so the time has come to get your hands on the throne and its privileges. Use all of your cunning to win or buy votes in the Council. Recruit the most influential Lords and abuse their powers to take control of the most strategic territories. Finally, impose yourself as the only one able to rule the Abyssal people!
30m - 60m
2 - 4 Players
Ages 14+
A skinned math nerd
Rating could be anything from 6 to 10. I'm setting it to 9 after one play because I won. ;) If I lose next time, it'll go down to an 8. ;) Honestly, though, this is again a very well rounded game by Mr. Catala, which combines simple game mechanics ("Go fish" in this case, a simple bidding mechanic in Cyclades) with elegant design, which is a breeze to play. I like it!
alluvian
Not much I don't like about this game. I have found that new players can easily get confused on the fairly unique bidding and 'influence' mechanics. It is one of the most unique games in my collection and I love getting to pull it out with new or seasoned players.
AndySzy
Feels like it's missing a mechanic or two. Beautiful art, and I love how everything is sort of a risk/reward...