Like the post on the Age of War board game a few days ago this gem has been getting a revival as we jump from lock-down to lock-down. We used to play it very regularly and then it was on the shelf for a long time. This will always be a favourite of mine and it is one I always enjoy. Well worth having in your collection.

In the Queen’s service, the Musketeers are trying to acquire three valuable gems. However, the Cardinal and his dreaded Guards are out to sabotage the Musketeers’ mission. Many skirmishes between the Musketeers and the Guards ensue.

The most successful Musketeers will be awarded gems. Those who fail will be sent to prison and will remain empty handed. The game is played to 100 points, with victory going to an individual player.

The easy-to-learn rules and short playing times make for great entertainment in this fast paced cooperative, yet also very competitive, card game.

The “game in a tin” approach makes this one very portable.