From the rulebook: The year is 632 AD. The Byzantine Empire is all that remains of what once was the mighty Roman empire. She herself has only just survived a mighty war against Persia. Both empires now lay exhausted from their long years of struggle. Meanwhile, further south in the deserts of Arabia, the prophet Mohamed has given new meaning to an old...
From the MicroDesign Group Website. THE GREAT IDEA World War I (1914-1918) left both Greece and Türkey near ruin. By 1920, Greece was emerging from what amounted to a civil war between supporters and opponents of the visionary but reckless prime minister, Elefthérios Venizélos. Türkey's civil war was still in progress, fought between the last, heartbroken...
A game of strategy and intrigue set in 11th Century Byzantium. As a powerful noble you build up your political faction in Constantinople, capital of the ailing Empire. Then, with the Emperor on his deathbed and the Turks harassing the frontier, you must launch your bid for the throne and defeat your rivals on the battlefield to become EMPEROR. Emperor! has...
In this game players must gain friends in an apartment building in order to win the chance to rent the penthouse. First each player receives a number of cards which are played in the second phase of the game: these cards tell him of the relationships between the current inhabitants of the building allowing him to select the best road to victory. After this...
Your nation's political system is being uprooted. The candidate of the Utopian Party catapulted to power with overwhelming support. The newly elected Executive has convinced the Legislature to hand over immense power to an Executive appointed Cabinet. As time has passed, some members of the Cabinet, known as Skeptics, begin to worry about the direction of...
Players assume the roles of Cabinet Ministers, resolving problems via 'news clippings' by gaining and spending their 'Brownie Points'. Players each draw a News Clipping card on their turn, which may also provide a political advantage. If a scandal is present, 'Brownie Points' are lost; if there is a counter card or an advantage, 'Brownie Points' are won....
The election is over, and it is time to compose a new federal cabinet by drafting members of the 42nd Canadian parliament. While the best appointments should account for experience, diversity, gender parity, and regional representation, you will need to prioritize. Take note of the political climate, sort out available ministers from all sides, and counter...
From the rules summary: Each turn represents one year in the life of a Roman estate. Until the War deck is exhausted, players are jockeying for position trying to get the most votes. Whoever has the most votes at the end becomes Caesar and wins. Each player is a senator starting with a modest estate, influence in the senate, and two legions to command....
A major updating of the original Worthington Games 2009 classic by Daniel Berger. In the update you will now get larger blocks, an updated map with new regions/forts, cards and rules which now include solitaire rules. Caesar's Gallic War II is a two-player Strategic level block board-wargame that covers Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul from 58 to 51 BC....
Can you solve the drought? California Water Crisis is an educational game about California water politics. Take the role of one of California's three main regions (NorCal, SoCal, and the Central Valley) and try to find a solution to the fundamental cause of California's drought: there's more water demand than there's water. Based on extensive research on...
It is the year 41 AD. The emperor Caligula has finally gone too far. An occasional political assassination you can understand, but his personal habits are too much to bear! It’s time that somebody step in and deal with the madman before it’s too late. And if you should happen to profit at the same time you rescue the Republic, well, who could complain...