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Veto

Published January 15, 2015 Updated November 13, 2018

‘Veto’ is a Polish CCG game. Players compete for power and influence. The game is set in 17th century.

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‘Veto’ Collectible Card Game, 2004

‘Veto’ is a Polish CCG (collectible card game) invented by Krzysztof Schechtel. Players compete for power and influence, conquer territory and to install their own elect as king. The game is set in 17th century enhanced with supernatural beings deftly illustrated by graphic artists including Jakub Andrzeiewski, Pawel Miedziński, Tomasz Panajoditis, Wiesláw Skupniewicz, Blaźej Glapa, Małgorzata Rychalska, Marcin Gręźlikowski and Tomasz Tworek.

part of an uncut sheet of Veto game cards printed by KZWP-Trefl and published by Krakowska Grupa Kreatywna, 2004

Above: part of an uncut sheet of ‘Veto’ game cards printed by KZWP-Trefl and published by Krakowska Grupa Kreatywna, 2004.

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