Huzzah!

Welcome to Ye Merrie King James Faire, the oldest and stingiest renaissance festival in the world. You've been performing at this faire every summer for as long as you can remember, for reasons you can't seem to explain. The pay is horrible, the costumes are stuffy, and the season is hot and long. And then there's Richard. Richard Muton d'Aleine, the entertainment director of the King James Faire, is picky about almost everything: your style, your props, and your attitude. He can't stand off-color humor, despises out-of-period songs, and would rather that your English were a little more unintelligible, with more "Sooths" and "Prithees," and less "How's it Hangin', Lords and Ladies?" Basically, his taste and the public's tastes are mutually exclusive. Richard is even pickier than usual this year, because he's been sent a message from above: the budget is tight, and only one act will be invited to return. Inexplicably, you want to be that act. Though miserable, working for this dreary little faire for another year is slightly preferable to the thought of being fired by them. It's not something you're proud to admit. Now, all you have to do is please everyone, and you'll be the only performer at next year's faire. Huzzah!

Everyone takes a stage, and gathers a crowd. Play is simultaneous, with every player dealing with his own audience. While this is happening, Richard is wandering around the faire somewhat aimlessly, taking notes. If he lands at your stage, whatever you tried to play will backfire. And it doesn't help that other players can put him there. A Cheapass Board Game for 3-8 Players Contains: Game Board, 80 Cards, Rulebook. You need: Pawns for every player, plus one more Master Pawn, Counters in two colors, and three 6-sided Dice.