Politics and negotiation in Ancient Athens! Instead, continue on to face the tough challenges of the War Between the States and beyond, includingĬards that provide more random outcomes for major war events, including several in the base game. With this expansion kit you no longer need to stop at the Civil War. The Civil War and the three amendments that followed have been called the Second Founding. Are you ready?!įounding Fathers: Civil War & the Gilded Age As in real life, prices don't change wildly, but move slightly and every once in a while make a big jump. Prices change every turn, not just prices of the items to be purchased, but also the very commodities used to make purchases, that is, the money itself. Can you be the Trader who brings home the treasure that most impresses the Emperor and Court and thereby win the game? Porcelains, and other valuables and exchange them for gems, incense, medicine, pearls, resin, spices, textiles, fine woods and fauna.ĭecide what to trade with foreign ports, and using the knowledge that you alone possess, which ports to visit. In the years 1405-1433 sail with the AdmiralĪs a Chief Trader in a fleet that carries the empire's finest silks, Solitaire-only now, with multi-player options to come. Rebellion, civil wars, heresy, pandemic, trade, temples, monuments,Īqueducts, roads, and more. Sequence plays out on the Battle Board using a brand new combat system.įeatures named emperors with historical stats, many army types, unrest, Player can accept the initial draw, or spend influence to push their
In aĭeckbuilding system, the player has a deck of advisors including generals,ĭiplomats, architects, agents, and more, each allowing distinct actions. Three-part game depicts Central Asia and India, where the Kushans hadĬonsolidated power and were set to drive south to build their empire. The first time, most of the civilized world was dominated by one of four The Imperial Glory period (50-220 CE) was entirely new for Eurasia. Voyager beware! You can even add these events to the multi-player game if you wish. You must also contend, for the first time with Pirates and Ambushes, that can arise at particular ports without notice. You as a Trader must contend against three other Traders who play effectively, but using simple rules. Political Games: Athens The Course of Honor Founding Fathers The Republic of CarthageĮconomic Games: Admiral Zheng He Dwarven Rails Inventing the Future Italian Rails LA BistroĬivilization Games: Ancient Colonies The First War Imperial GloryĪ small, solitaire expansion consisting of just 18 cards and 4 pages of rules, much of it historical background. Up & Away Games | Strategy board games by Rick Heli