FIEF France is a game of dynastic ambition in which players assume the roles of Frenchnobles during the Middle Ages and they strive to become a ruling force in the kingdom. Inturn, they acquire Royal and Ecclesiastical titles which give their families influence to electthe next Pope and King. strengthening their positions by negotiating marriage alliances!In FIEF France, a player may attempt to gain control of all the villages in a Fief to gain theRoyal Title of Baron, Earl, or Duke, and he may take part in the election for the next King,possibly becoming King himself, thus bringing more power to the family!To win the game, a player may need to form alliances with other players through diplomacyand marriage to obtain his goal. But when there’s a marriage, the two families become alliedand they now win the game together and cannot win alone, unless the marriage is annulledby the Pope or the spouse dies ”mysteriously.”Things can suddenly change as event cards can introduce good harvests, plagues, orfamine. Players will also need to protect their land and castles by hiring men at arms andknights. These are then used indefense or to invade other territories,fighting fierce battles!This revised edition of FIEF Franceincludes a new and larger gameboard, and the rulebook has beenrevised and updated.