Habemus papam

Habemus Papam is a deep strategy board game of political intrigue set within the Conclave, where players compete to influence the election of a new Pope. Each player controls a Cardinal faction with public and secret objectives that may align or conflict, creating layered decision making and deception.

Influence is both your primary resource and your scoring system, forcing constant trade offs between short term power and long term victory. Through negotiation, bluffing, and tactical card play, players shape the election process while trying to outmaneuver rivals.

With evolving rounds, shifting alliances, and variable election thresholds, every session offers a tense and replayable experience. Ideal for players who enjoy deduction, negotiation, and heavy strategic interaction.