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Shadows Over Camelot

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Shadows over Camelot is a cooperative Arthurian board game designed by Bruno Cathala and Serge Laget and first published by Days of Wonder in 2005. Players portray Knights of the Round Table undertaking quests such as seeking the Holy Grail, recovering Excalibur, and defending Camelot. Most participants cooperate against the game, but an optional hidden traitor can secretly undermine them, adding suspicion and deduction to the shared strategy.

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What quests can players undertake in Shadows over Camelot?

Players portray Knights of the Round Table seeking the Holy Grail, recovering Excalibur, and defending Camelot. The quests are shared challenges in a cooperative Arthurian setting.

Who designed Shadows over Camelot?

The game was designed by Bruno Cathala and Serge Laget. Days of Wonder first published it in 2005.

Is Shadows over Camelot fully cooperative?

The players cooperate as Arthurian knights, but the game can include a hidden traitor who works against the group. That creates tension between shared planning and suspicion.

What happens if the knights fail too many quests?

The group must manage escalating threats while trying to complete the major quests. Losing control of the board can leave Camelot exposed and cause the cooperative campaign to fail.

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