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Getting Started

Sovereignty can be played as a physical board game (print the cards, grab a die and coins) or with the digital console that keeps score.

No Python required — downloads a prebuilt binary:

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npx @mcptoolshop/sovereignty tutorial

Or install with Python:

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pipx install sovereignty-game

Run the built-in tutorial to learn the basics:

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sov tutorial

Create a new game with 2–4 players:

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sov new -p Alice -p Bob -p Carol

Take turns:

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sov turn

End a round and generate a proof:

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sov end-round

For the physical version, print the cards and reference sheets from the assets/print/ directory. You need:

  • 28 Event cards (20 core + 8 market-shift for Town Hall)
  • 22 Deal and Voucher cards (12 Deals + 10 Vouchers)
  • A six-sided die
  • Coins (real or tokens)

See the full rules for details.