Argent: The Consortium The time has come to select a new Chancellor at Argent University of Magic, and you are a prime candidate. Gather your apprentices, master your spells, and build your influence, all while secretly competing for the favor of a limited Consortium of influential board members. Only the mage who fulfills the most hidden criteria will claim the title of most influential mage in the World of Indines! Argent: The Consortium is a cutthroat worker-placement and engine-building game that thrives on manipulation and secrecy. Victory conditions are hidden, your opponents’ capabilities constantly shift, and timing is everything. Use your spells wisely, select the right apprentices, and anticipate the moves of rival candidates to advance your agenda. This European-style game minimizes luck, emphasizing strategic planning, player interaction, and emergent strategies, ensuring that no two games are ever alike. Key Features:• Secret victory criteria to keep players guessing• Strategic worker placement and engine-building mechanics• Spellcasting and apprentice management to outwit opponents• Dynamic player interaction with minimal luck• Highly replayable with new strategies emerging each game