Objective of the Game
The objective of Kreml is to gain control over the fictional Russian government and influence the Soviet President to oversee the traditional Revolution Day parade three times from the Brezhnev Tribune in the Kremlin.
Game Components
- A board depicting the Kremlin.
- Various politicians with different ages.
- Influence markers to dictate control over politicians.
- Currency units and player aids.
Setup
- Board Setup: Each player receives a set number of influence markers.
- Politicians: The board features various politician spaces representing government offices. The ages of the politicians and their positions are clearly marked, and important for strategic considerations.
Game Play
1. Influence Phase: - At the start of the game, players secretly assign influence markers to the different politicians they wish to control. - The influence remains secret, revealed only later in the game during promotion decisions.
2. Actions: - Players use their influences to promote their politicians to higher positions. - Intrigue and negotiations among players can occur during this stage.
3. Health Phase: - At the beginning of each round, the health of the politicians is assessed based on their age. Older politicians have a higher risk of succumbing to illnesses and leaving office.
4. Parade Phase: - Annually, it is checked whether the President can oversee the parade from the Brezhnev Tribune. A player-controlled politician must be in this position.
Special Rules and Nuances
- Secrecy and Bluffing: The art of keeping secrets and spreading false information is central to succeeding in the game.
- Age of Politicians: The older the politicians, the higher the risk of them being removed due to health reasons. Balance is crucial.
- Timing: Knowing when to reveal which marker and how to deploy your forces to make optimal moves is key.
Kreml is a strategy game that rewards negotiation skills and strategic planning. The constant potential for intrigue makes it dynamic and unpredictable.
