High Treason 3rd Edition

High Treason! The Trial of Louis Riel is a card-driven 2-player game. One player takes the role of the prosecution and the other player takes the role of defense. Both are trying to influence the tragic fate of the defendant over the whole trial. They select the jury, question witnesses sway their thinking, and make closing arguments that decide the fate of not only one man but also of Canada.

• Experience a historical legal duel in "High Treason!" where two players, one as prosecution and the other as defense, shape the fate of Louis Riel and influence the destiny of Canada through strategic card-driven gameplay.
• Navigate the trial's twists with strategic card play, selecting the jury, questioning witnesses, and shaping closing arguments. Player decisions not only determine the fate of Louis Riel but also have far-reaching consequences for the nation.
• Engage in an intense 2-player head-to-head legal battle, competing to influence the trial's outcome. The game's dynamics capture the essence of a pivotal moment in Canadian history.
• Craft decisive closing statements in "High Treason!" that resonate beyond the courtroom, deciding the fate of Louis Riel and leaving an indelible mark on the historical landscape of Canada.

Contents

• 1 Game Board
• 9 Phase Summary Cards
• 45 Trial Cards
• 6 Variant Trial Cards
• 2 Plea Markers
• 18 Occupation Trait Markers
• 18 Language Trait Markers
• 18 Religion Trait Markers
• 34 Double-Sided Sway Markers
• 12 Juror Cards
• 9 Game Board Track Markers
• 1 Rulebook