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To start a game of Le Roy des Ribauds (The Rogue Monarch):
To start a game of Le Roy des Ribauds (The Rogue Monarch):


# '''Shuffle''' all the cards.
1. '''Shuffle''' all the cards.
# '''Draw''' 4 cards, and put it in a face-down row called the Court.
 
# '''Deal''' a hand of 3 cards to each player.
2. '''Draw''' 4 cards, and put it in a face-down row called the Court.
#* Note: If a player has 2 Reines in their starting hand, they put these two cards under the draw pile, and draw 2 cards to replenish their hand. If a player has 3 Reines in their starting hand or if each player has two, then the deal is canceled, and each player has to draw 3 new cards.
 
# Use all the remaining cards to form a '''face-down draw pile'''.
3. '''Deal''' a hand of 3 cards to each player. ''(Note: If a player has 2 Reines in their starting hand, they put these two cards under the draw pile, and draw 2 cards to replenish their hand. If a player has 3 Reines in their starting hand or if each player has two, then the deal is canceled, and each player has to draw 3 new cards.)''
# Leave enough space for a '''discard pile''' (cards are always put face-up in the discard pile). You'll use the discard pile to create a new draw pile once the original draw pile is empty.
 
# The starting player is selected randomly.
4. Use all the remaining cards to form a '''face-down draw pile'''.
 
5. Leave enough space for a '''discard pile''' (cards are always put face-up in the discard pile). You'll use the discard pile to create a new draw pile once the original draw pile is empty.
 
6. The starting player is selected randomly.


=== Actions ===
=== Actions ===
Each player takes turn '''playing a card in the Court'''. You can either:
Each player takes turn '''playing a card in the Court'''. You can either:


* '''Reveal''' a card in the Court and apply its effect.
• '''Reveal''' a card in the Court and apply its effect.
 
• '''Replace''' any card in the Court with one of the cards in your hand. You can put it face-up and apply its effect, or put it face-down.


* '''Replace''' any card in the Court with one of the cards in your hand. You can put it face-up and apply its effect, or put it face-down.


=== End of the game ===
=== End of the game ===
The game ends when one of the players meets the conditions of one of 3 possible conspiracies:
When one of the players meets the conditions of one of 3 possible conspiracies, that player wins the game. The conspiracies are:
 
• The '''Coronation''': 3 Rois (Kings) are face-up in the Court during your turn.
 
• The '''Marriage''': You '''start''' your turn with 3 Reines (Queens) in your hand.
 
• The '''Murder''': During your turn, there's a face-up card between two other face-up Assassin cards in the court.


# The '''Coronation''': 3 Rois (Kings) are face-up in the Court during your turn.
# The '''Marriage''': You '''start''' your turn with 3 Reines (Queens) in your hand.
# The '''Murder''': During your turn, there's a face-up card between two other face-up Assassin cards in the court.


=== Card Effects ===
=== Card Effects ===
Effects are triggered when a card is played in the Court.
Effects are triggered when a card is played in the Court.


'''Chevalier (Knight)'''
• '''Chevalier (Knight)''': Switch two cards in the Court, then hide or reveal any card in the Court. This does not trigger the effect of cards that are revealed this way.
* Switch two cards in the Court, then hide or reveal any card in the Court. This does not trigger the effect of cards that are revealed this way.
 
'''Reine (Queen)'''
• '''Reine (Queen)''': Look at 2 random cards in the hand of your opponent. If you discover any Reine (Queen), discard it, and your opponent has to draw cards to replenish their hand.
* Look at 2 random cards in the hand of your opponent. If you discover any Reine (Queen), discard it, and your opponent has to draw cards to replenish their hand.
 
'''Roi (King)'''
• '''Roi (King)''': Reveal a card in the Court ''OR'' draw 2 cards into your hand and then discard two cards from your hand. (Revealing a card does not trigger the effect of cards that are revealed this way.)
* Draw 2 cards and add it to your hand. Then, discard two cards from your hand.
 
OR
• '''Assassin (Rogue)''': Look at 2 face-down cards in the Court.
* Reveal a card in the Court. This does not trigger the effect of cards that are revealed this way.
 
'''Assassin (Rogue)'''
* Look at 2 face-down cards in the Court.


=== Story ===
=== Story ===
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However, in the underworld, another name is whispered with reverence : le Roy des Ribauds. Even Paris’s most dangerous cut-throats and assassins fear him. And, between light and darkness, intrigues and political manoeuvers are legion.
However, in the underworld, another name is whispered with reverence : le Roy des Ribauds. Even Paris’s most dangerous cut-throats and assassins fear him. And, between light and darkness, intrigues and political manoeuvers are legion.


=== Credits ===
=== Credits ===

Latest revision as of 11:59, 27 February 2024

How to Play

To start a game of Le Roy des Ribauds (The Rogue Monarch):

1. Shuffle all the cards.

2. Draw 4 cards, and put it in a face-down row called the Court.

3. Deal a hand of 3 cards to each player. (Note: If a player has 2 Reines in their starting hand, they put these two cards under the draw pile, and draw 2 cards to replenish their hand. If a player has 3 Reines in their starting hand or if each player has two, then the deal is canceled, and each player has to draw 3 new cards.)

4. Use all the remaining cards to form a face-down draw pile.

5. Leave enough space for a discard pile (cards are always put face-up in the discard pile). You'll use the discard pile to create a new draw pile once the original draw pile is empty.

6. The starting player is selected randomly.

Actions

Each player takes turn playing a card in the Court. You can either:

• Reveal a card in the Court and apply its effect.

• Replace any card in the Court with one of the cards in your hand. You can put it face-up and apply its effect, or put it face-down.


End of the game

When one of the players meets the conditions of one of 3 possible conspiracies, that player wins the game. The conspiracies are:

• The Coronation: 3 Rois (Kings) are face-up in the Court during your turn.

• The Marriage: You start your turn with 3 Reines (Queens) in your hand.

• The Murder: During your turn, there's a face-up card between two other face-up Assassin cards in the court.


Card Effects

Effects are triggered when a card is played in the Court.

• Chevalier (Knight): Switch two cards in the Court, then hide or reveal any card in the Court. This does not trigger the effect of cards that are revealed this way.

• Reine (Queen): Look at 2 random cards in the hand of your opponent. If you discover any Reine (Queen), discard it, and your opponent has to draw cards to replenish their hand.

• Roi (King): Reveal a card in the Court OR draw 2 cards into your hand and then discard two cards from your hand. (Revealing a card does not trigger the effect of cards that are revealed this way.)

• Assassin (Rogue): Look at 2 face-down cards in the Court.


Story

In the kingdom of France, the king's name is Philippe-Auguste. As clever as he is cunning, he rules over his people with an iron fist.

However, in the underworld, another name is whispered with reverence : le Roy des Ribauds. Even Paris’s most dangerous cut-throats and assassins fear him. And, between light and darkness, intrigues and political manoeuvers are legion.


Credits

Original name: Le Roy des Ribauds

English name: The Rogue Monarch

Artist: Ronan Toulhoat

Original rules: Erwann Ricord

Editorial direction: Anthony Questel and Arnaud Charpentier

Graphic design: Anthony Questel

Translation: Maxime Lecoeur

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