Boardgames

Argent: The Consortium

Argent: The Consortium is an intense, European-style board game. As potential Chancellors, players strategically build influence and use magic to outwit rivals.

150
minutes

2 - 5
player(s)

Medium Heavy

About this board game

Welcome to the world of Argent: The Consortium, a game of intense strategy and intriguing power struggles set in the magical world of Argent University. In this game, you are a candidate looking to become the next chancellor of the University. With its blend of worker placement, area control, and spellcasting mechanisms, Argent: The Consortium offers a unique board game experience.

The game is set in a vibrant, mystical universe where magic is an integral part of society. Argent University, the most prestigious magical institution in the land, is in need of a new chancellor, and you are one of the contenders for the position. To win, you have to earn the support of the Consortium, a secret board of influential individuals who will decide who will be the next leader of Argent.

Core mechanics:

  • Worker Placement: Each player has a team of student workers, each with unique abilities. You will place your workers in the various departments of Argent University to gather resources, learn spells, gain supporters, and more.
  • Area Control: You will also need to control key areas of the University to gain influence and power. However, with rival candidates doing the same, you’ll need to use your resources strategically.
  • Spellcasting: Argent: The Consortium is a game of magic. As a candidate, you can learn and cast powerful spells to help your campaign, hinder your opponents, or manipulate the game in your favor.

What sets Argent: The Consortium apart from other board games of its kind is its blend of different game mechanics and the depth of its theme. The game’s magical setting is not just for show. It affects the gameplay in significant ways. For example, spells have a wide range of effects and can significantly change the game’s state, adding a layer of unpredictability and excitement. Furthermore, the game’s worker placement is not just about gathering resources. The workers themselves are unique characters with their own abilities, which adds another strategic dimension to the game.

Argent: The Consortium is a game of strategy, competition, and magic. It immerses you in its world and challenges you to think on your feet. Every game is a new story of power, intrigue, and magical academia.