Empire of Ashokaal

Empire of Ashokaal is a political strategy and negotiation game of influence, deception, and ambition. Players openly represent one of the five factions, but their votes remain secret, shaping the empire’s future through hundreds of unique Decree cards — wars, trade booms, holy festivals, secret prophecies, or devastating disasters. Every decision has consequences: decrees can shift power, grant influence, or unleash chaos. Alliances are forged and broken, supporters rise and betray, and influence is earned in shadows. When the time is right, a faction may demand the Crown Vote, forcing all others to decide whether to support or oppose their claim. But beware — the throne belongs not to the boldest, but to the one with the greatest hidden influence when the truth is revealed. With 250+ decrees, dynamic hidden scoring, and endless replayability, no two games of Empire of Ashokaal are ever the same. Do you have the cunning, foresight, and will to seize the throne and be crowned the next Emperor of Ashokaal? —description from the designer