"Immerse yourself in Ken Follett’s medieval world, which he created for his international bestseller The Pillars of the Earth. Build a model cathedral as the play progresses and answer questions on all facets of Medieval history, as well as a quiz on the book itself (optional). The graphics are stunning and the gameplay completely engaging. Contents: 1...
One player tries to erect a cathedral, while the other is in charge of building a fortress, an element that also seems to be part of the book; the one who succeeds first in erecting his building has won the game. Each of the two buildings consists of three sections/cards; each of those sections requires a different combination of materials. Action cards...
From the designer: Band of Brothers was a pleasant surprise for me as I found my interest in the period became greater the longer I worked on this supplement. If one is looking for a variety of unit types, tactical doctrine, or weaponry, medieval/renaissance warfare has much to offer. If one wants colorful dress and dramatic costumes, then the Landtsknecht...
Pitfall is a 3-8 player deck-building game in which players compete in a series of short combats, collecting treasure, forging and backstabbing alliances, and making strategic decisions to spend or save their power, all with the ultimate purpose of building the most powerful deck possible before entering the final combat: Pitfall. The winner of the Pitfall...
This game was published in Vae Victis magazine #179. It's a bonus for "Pizarro and the conquest of the Inca Empire 1532-1537" which was published in VaeVictis #171 and offer to play this siege separately or with the campaign. It allows you to resolve the battle on a special tactical map when it is held in SZ O of Cuzco or to independently simulate the...
A game about fencing with a long sword according to the teachings of Johann Lichtenauer (kunst der Fechten or KdF). At the beginning of the game you will need to create your deck with fencing techniques, choose the characteristics of a fighter and your sword. Then you start your battle. First, at the Zufechten distance - you select a hat card and you can...
The Black Death was no Weekend Special. A lot of people became poorly, very poorly indeed. In fact, so poorly they had to be taken away because their Immortality was wearing rather thin. And... as Fate would have it they died right on time, left, right and center. The best place for these unfortunate victims was somewhere deep, dark and damp. Not too much...
Spread disease and devastation from the comfort of your home with this suit-based deckbuilding game! You are a fledgling disease competing to become the most infamous plague in history. Start with paltry rats, develop a powerful deck of carriers, and try to infect the reclusive nobility. Please visit the official website to leave feedback about the...
A light card game involving the build-up and destruction of medieval towns. In the "Prosperity" phase, players attempt to build up their populations via stealing from other players or via improvements. Then the Death Ship arrives bearing the plague! In the "Plague" phase, players attempt to kill other players by playing war, pestilence, or other deadly...
Venture forth and do battle with your foes while trying not to contract the plague at the same time in this fast-paced trick taking card game. PLAGUE: The Card Game combines elements from classic trick-taking games like Spades and Black Maria and infuses rock-paper-scissors and a unique victory point scoring system that will have you both scratching your...
-Introduction A deadly plague has struck the Kingdom of Trokv, reaping many victims in a short period of time. Word has spread that the Royal City of Dair is offering a cure for those willing to pay a large monetary sum, attracting crowds from all over the Kingdom. You are one of those pilgrims, on their way to the Royal City. The journey will be hard...
The houses of York and Lancaster vie for control of 15th century England. In Plantagenet—the newest volume in Volko Ruhnke's Levy & Campaign Series—players lead one of the two factions across the three main periods of war, as individual scenarios or the entire Wars of the Roses. Designer Francisco Gradaille adds overall and local political influence to...