A massively-multiplayer online empire game in development (click the link to find the site)
AND AT THIS SITE....
WHAT IS IT?
ANCIENT EMPIRES is a strategy board game for 4 to 7 players. It has a full colour map, part of which is shown above, double sided counters, playing cards, and a rules booklet.
The
game models the growth and interaction of ancient Civilizations. Each player
manages the military, political and economic aspects of their state, competing
to create the greatest empire in the world. Disasters such as rebellion, invasion
or civil war may occur at any time -- players must seek an optimal balance between
growth and stability to succeed. Although military affairs play an important
part in Ancient Empires, the game is designed so that this aspect does not dominate
game play. Movement and combat are abstracted to a strategic level, and players
will find that timing is just as important as brute strength to avoid counterproductive
warfare. Players must pay equal attention to trade, diplomacy and internal affairs
in order to remain strong enough to discourage aggression. Victory Points are
awarded for the size of an empire, and the level of development it achieves
relative to its peers. Destroyed players retain their Victory Points and may
re-enter the game to carve out a new empire.
To suss out the game for yourselves, the entire rules are available in the
DOWNLOADS section. Have fun!
HOW DO I GET THE GAME? SUNSET GAMES is going to publish the game!! click here for details
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DOWNLOAD RULES ~~~ ERRATA ~~~ BUYING INFO