THE STORY In the year 1918 the Russian people revolted against the Monarchy. It was believed that the royal family was eliminated. However, a rumor claims that the Czar’s favorite daughter, Anastasia, survived and has been in hiding from those that are pursuing her. Her Grandmother, the Empress Dowager, heard the rumors and decided to make it her mission to find Anastasia. After years of searching, the Empress invited those who claim to be or know Anastasia to a party, where the Empress hopes to learn enough to find Anastasia. GAME OVERVIEW One player is the Empress, while the rest of the players are guests. To find Anastasia, the Empress and her guests must ask questions of each other. The responses are marked on a central board for all players to see. By listening to the answers and exchanging hidden clue cards with each other players must deduce who is and isn’t Anastasia. As questions are answered, gems are given to players. The gems can be used on a player’s turn to perform actions such as gaining clues, revealing roles, or asking additional questions. The game continues until Anastasia is found or a role ability causes the game to end. Will the Empress find Anastasia? Will Rasputin's Agent find Anastasia first? What other guests will show up to this party? Play Finding Anastasia to find out. —description from the designer