Bristol 1350

Bristol 1350 is a strategic social deduction game set during the Black Death in 14th-century England. Designed for 1 to 9 players aged 13 and above, it offers a blend of cooperative teamwork, racing strategy, and social deduction. The game typically lasts between 20 to 40 minutes.

Objective:

Players aim to be part of the first cart to escape the town of Bristol, ensuring all passengers are healthy. If a cart departs with a plagued villager, all aboard contract the plague and lose the game.

Gameplay Mechanics:

• Character Roles: Each player selects a character card, each with unique abilities. Advanced rules offer optional special actions for experienced players.
• Symptom Management: Players receive two symptom cards, each numbered 1 to 4. If the sum of these cards equals 6 or more, the player contracts the plague. Players can manage symptoms using remedies or by pushing others off the cart.
• Mingling: When certain dice rolls occur, players on the same cart must "mingle," exchanging symptom cards to potentially spread or mitigate the plague.
• Cart Movement: Dice rolls determine each cart's movement. Players can influence movement by rerolling dice or using remedies.

Components:

• Rubber Playmat: Depicts a map of old town Bristol.
• Miniature Carts: Three carts represent the players' vehicles.
• Dice: Six custom dice featuring rat and apple symbols.
• Character Cards: Nine cards detailing character abilities.
• Symptom Cards: Thirty-two cards tracking health status.
• Remedy Cards: Twenty-seven cards providing various aids.
• Wooden Pawns: Nine pawns representing players' positions.
• Rulebook: Comprehensive instructions for gameplay.

The deluxe edition includes metal coins, metal carts, and additional remedy cards.

Strategy Tips:

• Symptom Monitoring: Keep track of your own and others' symptoms to avoid the plague.
• Strategic Mingling: Use mingling opportunities to influence others' health status.
• Cart Positioning: Aim to be in the leading cart to increase your chances of winning.