Genre: History

Tribune is a game of resource allocation, set collection, and bidding set in ancient Rome. 2-5 (or 6, with the expansion) players compete to control Rome by balancing resources, cleverly outbidding and outmaneuvering their opponents, and influencing Roman factions.

The time for petty intrigue is over! As the flames of war threaten to consume the kingdom, now truly nothing will stop your family in its race to the throne... 1. Play your cards facedown to prepare your dirty schemes. 2. Protect your interests or set up a cascade of actions. 3. Spring your trap at the right moment. 4. And accumulate enough influence to seize the throne! Contents: 55 Influence Cards 63 Influence Point Tokens 1 First Player Tile 1 Resolution Direction Tile 5 Bribery Tokens Ages: 10+ Players: 3-5 Game Length: 20 minutes

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that lovers of Pride and Prejudice want to marry Mr. Darcy. Marrying Mr. Darcy is a strategy card game where players are one of the female characters from Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice . Players work to improve themselves and attract the attention of the available Suitors. The ladies do this by attending Events and improving their Characters, but advantage can be gained by the use of Cunning. All of their efforts are in hopes of marrying well and becoming the most satisfied character at the end of the game!

In Letters from Whitechapel , one player assumes the role of Jack the Ripper while the other players assume the roles of detectives pursuing him in Victorian London. Jack the Ripper must outmaneuver the detectives in the tangles streets of the Whitechapel District to escape after committing his horrible murders. Meanwhile, the detectives must use clever deduction and superior numbers to hunt Jack the Ripper down before he can kill again or elude them forever. Contents: 1 Rulebook 1 Game Board 6 Reference Sheets 4 Jack's Letter Sheets 5 Head of the Investigation Tiles 5 Special Movement Tokens 16 Wooden Tokens 12 Wooden Pawns 1 Jack the Ripper Screen 1 Pad of Jack the Ripper Move Track Sheets 27 Plastic Markers

It is a time when the maps of the world are still being filled in. Seagoing empires expand their frontiers by sending ships to the farthest reaches of the globe in search of new lands, new alliances, and new conquests. The wealth of the newly discovered worlds abroad is a tempting prize for those with the strength and the cunning to seize it... and to hold it! You represent a growing empire engaged in a glorious endeavor to expand your influence and status at home and across the great oceans of the world. Through exploration and shipping, colonization and war, you will struggle with the other great powers to control the resources and the regions that unfold before you.

RARE FACTORY SEALED COPY Tide of Iron feature hundreds of detailed plastic figures, including soldiers, tanks and other combat vehicles. The game rules focus on realistically simulating squad-level combat, but are streamlined enough to appeal to casual board gamers. Tide of Iron features a modular game board on which up to six players (divided into two teams) can test their tactical prowess in dozens of scenarios. Epic WWII Squad-Level Combat TIDE OF IRON is the definitive board game of WWII squad-level combat, for 2-4 players. With streamlined, scenario-driven gameplay and an attention to historic detail, TIDE OF IRON is sure to delight every fan of tactical, historical wargaming. This TIDE OF IRON base game focuses on the American and German armies in Northern Europe in the years 1944 and 1945. Each game is played as a single scenario, either chosen from the included scenario guide or created by the players themselves, over a map constructed from modular, double-sided game boards and terrain overlays. The game play is fast-paced, smooth, and surprisingly deep, as players must take and hold vital objectives on the game board and decide how best to use each and every unit under their command.

By the 6th century, the city of Constantinopolis had grown to become the greatest “emporium” of ancient times. Strategically located between the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara at the point where Europe meets Asia, Constantinopolis was extremely important as the successor to ancient Rome and was the largest and wealthiest city in Europe throughout the Middle Ages. It was known as the Queen of Cities. Take on the role of an ambitious merchant during this golden era of trade in Constantinopolis . The task set before you is to become the most successful entrepreneur in the Queen of Cities. Compete against your rivals and earn the most renown by completing contracts and establishing viable trade. In the end, your fame is measured by your ability to expand your trade district while managing your delivery contracts.

Originally published almost two decades ago, the classic war game Britannia finally returns! Take on the role of 17 ancient civilizations vying for control of historic Great Britain! Rally your nations, crush your enemies, and build yoru Empire. Cunning strategy and history itself will play roles in this epic battle for political and territorial dominance. Witness Britannia as you've never seen it before! FFG's new edition of this classic board game features updated rules for streamlined play from the game's original creator, Lewis E. Pulsipher, as well as completely new graphics and components.

For the glory of the Emperor, these brave charioteers stand before you today to face the deadliest race track ever devised: the Arena Maximus! The winner will receive the laurels of victory and the mantle of immortality from the Emperor himself. The losers will die and be erased from the annals of history. Will you dare to wager everything on one race? Immortality or oblivion awaite you on the Arena Maximus! Pit your team against your opponents' charioteers on a track complete with traps, pitfalls, and other hazards. Race to be the first to finish, but remember: the faster you go, the more likely you are to crash! If you find yourself falling behind, call upon your arsenal of spells to skirt the dangers of the erna and get back in the running. However, don't fall too far behind, as there's only so much that magic can do. ARENA MAXIMUS is a chariot racing game filled with thrills, spills, and spells for 2-5 players, playable in 45-60 minutes.

This is the third edition of A House Divided , an award-winning classic strategy game which simiulates the epic struggle of the American Civil War. This edition features a beautifully mounted mapboard and gorgeous playing pieces by German artist Franz Vohwinkel.

Re-fight the last great campaign of Napoleon, in this fast-moving game of military strategy. Over 160 die-cut counters representing the massed armies of France, Prussia, and the Dutch Anglo-Allies maneuver and engage in combat on a full-color, 22" x 28" map board.

In the 1st Century BC, the Great Emperor Shi Huang Ti has unified the formerly warring Chinese provinces under his stern rule and has ordered the building of a Great Wall to protect his fledgling Empire from raiding Mongols. Taking on the roles of regional nobles, players seek to impress the fearsome ruler with their building and manning of the Great Wall. Will you use honor and ingenuity to construct the longest wall section, or guile and trickery to disrupt your opponent's progress in your quest to earn the Emperor's favor?

In Nero, you are a contender for Imperial power. Using your legions and political influence, your aim is to either seize and hold the Imperium by being declared Emperor, or to gather enough land and power so that, at game's end, you are in position to do so. Nero: Legacy of of a Despot is an exciting strategic boardgame full of opportunities. The overall strategy is to become Emperor, stay Emperor, grab areas, and mass victory points. However, to do that, rather than take an extended overview and plan way ahead, the game requires players, instead, to react and act quickly, often making their own opportunities by playing event cards sagaciously and timely.

Olympus is a deeply strategic board game of civilization-building, commerce, and conquest for 3-5 players. Players oversee the governance of rival city-states and vie for the favors of the gods. To rise to power in the Peloponnesus, players must win the blessings of Greek gods and goddesses, master the game's many paths to glory, and skillfully navigate its dynamic interaction.

Letter of Marque is a card game of treasure, temptation, and trickery on the high seas in which players battle and bluff their way across the ocean to safely deliver their cargo. Three to six players battle and bluff their way across the ocean in the hopes of safely delivering their valuable cargo, all while pirating the prizes of their enemies. Playable in roughly a half hour, Letter of Marque is a swift-moving card game of treasure, temptation, and trickery on the high seas.

World War II has left the world in upheaval, and many nations' futures are filled with uncertainty. The USA and the USSR are the only Superpowers who can lead the world toward a better future. Cold War: CIA vs. KGB puts you in charge of a spy network during the post-war era. Your purpose: to "persuade" foreign governments to embrace the "proper" ideology, by any means necessary. Manipulate local factions of influence to get your coup d'etat up and running. Double-cross and eliminate your opponent's leaders. Gain prestige for your side by winning the Space Race, dominating the Olympic Games, or ensuring that one of your countrymen wins the Nobel Peace Prize. In this decades-long conflict, victory will go to the side with the resources, conviction, and commitment necessary to ensure that their world view shapes the future.

Mint New Copy Welcome to a land of sweeping history. Welcome to a land that the Romans, the Angles, the Saxons, and a dozen other peoples warred over for a thousand years. Welcome to the land of King Arthur, Alfred the Great, Harald the Ruthless, and William the Conqueror. Welcome to Britannia. BRITANNIA is an historical board game that broadly depicts the millennia-long struggle for control of England, Scotland, and Wales. The game begins with the Roman invasion of 43 A.D., continues through the many struggles between Angles, Saxons, Picts, Norsemen, Scots, Irish, and other tribes, and ends with the Norman invasion of 1066. BRITANNIA allows players to re-create this epic history, re-enacting important battles in some cases, altering the course of history in others. The game rules discourage players from making historically unrealistic moves, but also give players the freedom to alter Great Britain's history in important ways, creating countless interesting "what if?? scenarios. What if Boudicca's Revolt against the Romans had been more successful? What if the Romans and the Romano-British had repelled the Saxon invasions of the 5th and 6th centuries? What if William the Conqueror had died during the Norman invasion of 1066? In BRITANNIA, the players will determine the destiny of a kingdom.

CIV   is a game of civilization and diplomacy! Be the first to reach supremacy in any field and you’ll make history, but pay attention to your opponents’ advances. Building temporary alliances may be the best way to prevent the leading player from winning, and remember—sometimes the best defense is a good offense.

Roaring two-seater planes fly over the trenches on recon missions, bombing runs, trench strafing, and daring rescues... Can you escort your planes to their targets and safely back home? Or can you prevent your opponent's planes from striking at the heart of your forces? Burning Drachens is the latest in the popular Wings of War aerial combat game. Wings of War: Burning Drachens can be played by itself or mixed with Wings of War: Famous Aces or Watch Your Back! to play larger scenarios. It includes more planes, more scenarios and more obstacles.Wings of War is based on accurate historical documentation to give players a fast and furious game experience.

Splendor is a fast, elegant, and intuitive game in which two to four players compete to build Renaissance Europe's most lucrative and prestigious jewelry business. You begin by collecting raw gems and use those to fund the development of mines throughout the world. Once you've mined more gemstones, you must acquire the means to transport them, artisans to shape them, and finally a storefront where you can sell your polished jewels. If you produce exactly the right jewelry, a powerful Noble may become your patron, but even then they won't just hand you victory: the player whose business earns the most prestige wins. Deceptively easy to learn, Splendor involves quick strategic thinking and produces intense interpersonal competition!

Rule the world and build an empire to withstand the test of time in Sid Meier’s Civilization: A New Dawn! This new tabletop game based on the groundbreaking video game series lets players become some of history’s greatest leaders as they try to advance their people through the ages, from ancient history to the modern era. Trade, battle, build, and pursue your agendas to become the premier world power! Designed by James Kniffen, Sid Meier’s Civilization: A New Dawn is a turn-based strategy board game for two to four players. As leaders of competing nations, players must expand their domains, gain new technologies, and build wonders to rise above all others and shape the world to their own vision. By balancing their nation's pursuits, leaders can build a new society greater than any that has come before and guarantee that their people will not only survive, but thrive.

Ventura is a board game of creating strategies, constructing armies, and conquering territories for 2-4 players. Will you excel in the Italian political arena, overthrow your competition, use your natural charisma for economic gain, or will you dominate your enemies on the battlefield? Choose one of four unique and historical families to lead: Medici, Visconti, Gonzaga, and Este. Then pick your starting Territories, plan your strategy, and dominate your opponents on the battlefield!