The House of Lords first came to mind in 1981 while I was sitting at my desk attempting to study for college finals. Peering through the window pane in front of me, I drifted away to dream of medieval times, when battles between strong, restless men raged as they fought each other for control of land. Land was power and kings of the time were weak. In the struggle, the strongest emerged as lords over the others, obtaining land from kings in exchange for allegiance and protection. The new Lord Barons, holding land rights directly from the king, subjugated vassals and built empires by lending the use of their land. There were knights and squires and attendants, all loyal to the new Lord barons.

But change is inevitable and loyalties shift and break down; the powerful are shaken and the struggle intensifies. This was the seed of an idea, and for the next nine years the game evolved.

 I am confident that you will receive many hours of enjoyment and intrigue.

The game can be played with 2, 3, or 4 players.

Each player in the game is a Lord Baron, summoned to court to be tried for high treason. The king is unsure who conspires to dismantle his throne and the lords must prove their allegiance. But there are traitors in the midst and accusations fly. In the struggle to survive, each player is forced to wager his landholdings, as Lord Baron, in an effort to stay out of the dungeon.