For 2-4 players 45 minute playing time Lots on intriguing decisions to make with the fun opportunity to backstab friends! Accessible rules and short playtime make masques an ideal game for players of all skill levels Beautiful, original art by Miguel Coimbra, Edouard Guyton, Louise combat and Nicolas fructus It's a night of intrigue and betrayal in the Doge's beautiful Palace. A masked ball is the perfect time to scheme towards gaining greater influence. Masques is played over a series of dances that involve three movements. Each dance, players will assemble their hand through a draft, play influence and plot cards in the castle, and then resolve their effects. Each players takes on the head of a family looking to rise in the political ranks. Plot cards will allow them to gain ducats and faction seals. Influence cards will affect the dance in different ways. Through careful planning and well timed card placement, players might find themselves at the side of the King.