Potemkin Villages
Potemkin Villages is a fully cooperative trick-taking game designed by Petr Čáslava (Kutná Hora, Dirt & Dust) set during Catherine the Great’s journey to Crimea.
Players1–4
Playing Time30+ Min
Age12+
A fully cooperative trick-taking game
Potemkin Villages is a fully cooperative trick-taking game designed by Petr Čáslava (Kutná Hora, Dirt & Dust) set during Catherine the Great’s journey to Crimea. Each player takes on a different character, winning tricks to unleash unique abilities. Together, you’ll dismantle, move, and rebuild villages along the Dnepr River, creating an illusion of prosperity. Cooperation is key: the Governor can amplify the Builder’s strength, while the Painter shifts trumps to aid allies. If Catherine still beholds beauty, after there are no more cards in play, you succeed; if she sees through the ruse, you all lose.
Boardgamegeek’s 54-Card Game Design Contest
Potemkin Villages has been part of Boardgamegeek’s traditional and prestigious 54-Card Game Design Contest in 2025, where it placed 3rd overall and also 3rd in the Best Cooperative Game category, 2nd in the Best Artwork category.