Empire Veil
A Cooperative Victorian Detective Adventure
Take on the role of lady investigators in an alternate Victorian era. Uncover conspiracies across the British Empire using women's networks, hidden intelligence, and the bonds of sisterhood.
What Makes Empire Veil Unique
Cooperative Play
Work together with 1-4 players to solve Victorian mysteries
Global Map
Investigate across Calcutta, Alexandria, London, and more
Women's Networks
Use the invisible sisterhood to gather intelligence safely
Rich Narratives
Three unique campaigns with escalating difficulty
Choose Your Campaign
The Crimson Telegraph
StandardA Web of Wires, A Net of Lies
A globe-spanning conspiracy threatens the colonial communication network. Intercept coded messages using the networks of telegraph operators' wives.
Shadow Over the Colony
HardAncient Power, Hidden Knowledge, Women Who Remember
Dark rituals in British India reveal a sinister plot. Navigate using the zenana networks, temple women, and widows who guard India's true secrets.
The Whitechapel Horror
ExpertSisters in Shadow
Gruesome murders terrorise London's East End. The working women who witnessed everything will only trust lady investigators.
The Invisible Sisterhood
In the Victorian era, women occupied unique positions in society. They managed household correspondence, maintained social networks spanning continents, and moved through domestic spaces where secrets were kept and shared. Empire Veil builds its gameplay around this historical reality.
Six investigator roles -- the Society Infiltrator, the Bluestocking, the Adventuress, the Hostess, the Sob Sister, and the Spiritualist -- each reflect real archetypes of Victorian womanhood. Together, they form a team that can go where no male detective could.
"The Veil believes they control information. They do not know about us."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire Veil?
Empire Veil is a cooperative Victorian-era detective board game where 1-4 players take on the roles of lady investigators, using women's networks and hidden intelligence to uncover conspiracies across the British Empire.
How many players can play Empire Veil?
Empire Veil supports 1 to 4 players. All campaigns can be played cooperatively, and The Whitechapel Horror campaign also supports solo play.
How long does a game take?
Game sessions last between 45 and 120 minutes depending on the campaign. The Whitechapel Horror is the shortest at 45-75 minutes, while Shadow Over the Colony is the longest at 75-120 minutes.
Is Empire Veil suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Crimson Telegraph campaign is designed as a standard-difficulty introduction. The game also includes a tutorial system and in-game coaching to help new players learn the mechanics.
Ready to Investigate?
Choose your investigator, pick a campaign, and uncover the conspiracy. The sisterhood is waiting.
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