A modern interpretation of the first recorded game, inspired by archeological discoveries. The Royal Game of Ur is an epic ancient board game that has been around since 2600 BCE. It came into being as a court game in the ancient Mesopotamia. The game has a 3×8 grid board with 20 squares. The dice used are typically D4, with some alternative solutions...
Uranomachia aka The Astrologer's Game or is a boardgame in which each of the two players take turns moving their seven pieces (representing the Sun, Moon, and planets) on a circular board, representing the heavens and constellations of the zodiac. Players move their pieces in accordance with Ptolemy's astronomy. The goal of the game is the capture of the...
This two to four-player race game uses a Mehen board (a spiral of 64 squares). The designer kept the random aspect (which he's done otherwise only with his Pharao game), but used a standard die instead of the Ancient Egyptian throwing sticks. Each player has three pieces which he tries to bring all the way in to the serpent's head. I don't think you can...
Become one of the last great Assyrian Kings and use different strategies to found your empire. Let your population grow and migrate from place to place to build your cities. Fight your enemy on the other side of the river. Become king of the Assyrian Empire! Play Population Cards and Construction Cards in strategic locations on the board to build the...
"Tile laying game for 2-4 players. Players are constructing a city of the Roman Empire." The game is played on an 8x8 grid board such as a standard chess board. During the course of the game the players fill the board with tiles representing different structures and resources found in a Roman city. The players score points based on various factors...
Urgency is a 2-player strategic race game based on the oldest complete board game in the world. You build your strategy throughout the game in the form of rule-modifying rule cards. There are 4 distinct decks whose cards enable completely different strategies: Ibex adds agility, Bull adds attack, Lion provides control, and Tortoise provides defense. Unlock...
User summary ウサギの都市計画 (Usagi no Toshi Keikaku) is a Japanese game for two players, about Rabbits' city planning. The rabbits' civilization was so flourishing that they establish a city-state. In order to expand their territory, they began working on internal affairs and invasion. Usagi no Toshi Keikaku is a two-player card game. Each turn, both players...
This rule set emphasizes the distinct asymmetric nature of the two armies, focusing on Roman discipline versus Gaulish individual prowess and numerical advantage. It is designed to be a quick skirmish game with simple mechanics but also one in which tactical acumen is required. The figure scale is agnostic although I find the larger 54mm and 75mm scale...
SUMMARY Valda: Rise of the Giants is a an expansion to Valda. As in the base game, it is a power-building strategy game where you as a viking warchief use divine powers, manage a village and resources, play powerful spells and build temples. You gather followers, fight off enemies and climb the steps to divinity. This expansion gives you the chance to...
SUMMARY Valda: Ragnarok is a an expansion to Valda. As in the base game, it is a power-building strategy game where you as a viking warchief use divine powers, manage a village and resources, play powerful spells and build temples. You gather followers, fight off enemies and climb the steps to divinity. This expansion for Valda uncovers new treasures and...
Valiant Britons: Tribal warfare in Celtic Briton. An ancients miniatures wargame. Game scales are provided for playing with 15mm, 25mm, or 6mm figures. Battles may be fought between two Celtic warbands, or against Roman forces. Excerpts from rulebook: "This is a wargame set in ancient times, somewhere between the 4th Century BC and 1st Century AD about...