Québec
- Players
- 2-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 75 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 13+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.0 / 5
- Year
- 2011
About the game
Québec puts players at the head of a wealthy family building Québec City across four historical centuries. Through worker placement, you contribute to grand buildings and gain influence across religion, politics, commerce, and culture. A unique cascading majority rule sends workers rippling into the next zone of influence when you control the current one, potentially triggering chain reactions across the board. Scoring occurs at the end of each century, culminating in a final tally after four eras of development.
Hobbli's Notes
Québec's cascading majority mechanic is genuinely clever, turning zone control into an unfolding chain of consequences rather than a static tally. The four-century structure gives the game a satisfying narrative arc as the city grows. It's a rewarding pick for euro-gamers who enjoy area influence with an unusual twist.
What we like
- Unique cascading majority mechanic creates dynamic tension.
- Satisfying four-century historical arc.
- Meaningful worker placement and zone control.
- Award-winning design (Plateau d'or).
Keep in mind
- 75-minute playtime with moderately heavy rules.
- Cascading majorities can feel swingy at higher player counts.
- Building blocks may feel thematically abstract.
Who it's for
Suited to euro-gamers aged 13+ who enjoy worker placement and area influence games, playing 2-5 players.
