It is 1729 in pre-revolution France a time when the aristocracy has all the power & the means to rule the country As a wealthy well-educated aristocrat you have travelled the world & had the fortune to enjoy your life to the fullest – but you see that history is about to change course & you know that in order to stay strong your family must prepare well You need to find new allies You must absorb smaller families & use their potency to strengthen your kin You have to arrange wise marriages nurture strong connections at court obtain titles build mansions & find the right spouses for your daughters & sons Legacy The Testament of Duke de Crecy enables you to build a powerful dynasty in 18th century France as you step into the shoes of a French noble & compete for lasting honor Over three generations you – a resourceful patriarch or matriarch – will attempt to create a lasting legacy by establishing a house with ties to many different wealthy & powerful families from France & abroad (Spain Italy Russia & other countries) This card game offers endless possibilities Each time you build a family you write a unique story bringing to life the diverse relationships between parents & their children between cousins uncles aunts nephews & nieces Whether you are looking for the best husband for your only daughter or a suitable wife for one of your two sons whether you are looking to add new blood to your family by marrying into foreign nobility – you will be working to make your family rise in status through prestige & wealth new skills & abilities In Legacy The Testament of Duke de Crecy – known previously as Nobles of Paris & winner of Ducosim Spelontwerp in 2009 – you will find 75 spouse cards with unique traits more than twenty secret missions nine titles & nine "contribution to the family" cards This all culminates in a highly thematic card game that will satisfy players who enjoy exploring many different paths to victory