The Trial of Socrates

2009
BGG Geek Rating
5.5
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BGG Average Rating
6.3
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BGG Ranking
#21829
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Players
2-2
Weight
1.67/5.00
Playtime
20 min
Age
10+

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From the publishers website: It's 399 BCE and the people of Athens are called upon to decide the destiny of Socrates the Philosopher. Socrates is charged with corrupting the Athenian youth and encouraging them to neglect the city's gods. Socrates’ accusers and his defenders have only 10 days to convince influential citizens, who’ll be sitting on the jury, of their beliefs. Will his followers bring the influential Citizens over to their side or will the accusers win the day? Game Includes: 1 Game Board (in 3 parts) 40 Follower Tokens 6 Citizen Tokens 4 Action Cubes 18 Influence Cards 2 Player Shields w/holders 2 Player Mats Instructions