Verräter (German Import)

Designer	Marcel-André Casasola Merkle
Publisher	Adlung-Spiele
Players	3-4
Playtime	60 mins
Suggested Age	12 and up
Honors	1999 Fairplay À la carte Winner 1999 Spiel des Jahres Recommended
Additional Info	72/verrater http://boardgamegeek.com/forum/26518/verrater/reviews

Note: This game is in German.  English rules can be found here.

This board game masquerading as a card game is about a conflict between two factions, the Rose and the Eagle. In each turn, players attempt to change the allegiance of one land district, contributing power cards to swing the conflict in their favor. Players also choose roles such as Diplomat, Traitor, and Builder that give them special abilities for that turn. The most potentially devastating role is that of the Verräter, or Traitor, which allows the player to change allegiances just as the conflict begins. Points are awarded for winning over districts, for taking certain roles, and for building counting-houses.