What makes this game unique is that when powers are chosen, players must choose one of their faction two powers, affix that power sticker to their faction card, then destroy the card that has the other rule on it and by destroy, the rules mean what they say: If a card is DESTROYED, it is removed from the game permanently. Rip it up. Throw it in the trash. This key concept permeates through the game. Some things you do in a game will affect it temporarily, while others will affect it permanently. These changes may include boosting the resources of a country (for recruiting troops in lieu of the older match three symbols style of recruiting), adding bonuses or penalties to defending die rolls to countries, or adding permanent continent troop bonuses that may affect all players.
The rule book itself is also designed to change as the game continues, with blocks of blank space on the pages to allow for rules additions or changes. Entire sections of rules will not take effect until later in the game. The game box contains different sealed packages and compartments, each with a written condition for opening. The rule book indicates that these contain the rule additions, additional faction powers, and other things that should not be discussed here for spoiler protection.
The winner of each of the first 15 games receives a major bonus, such as founding a major city (which only he will be allowed to start on in future games), deleting a permanent modifier from the board, destroying a country card (preventing it from providing any resources towards purchasing troops in future games), changing a continent troop bonus, or naming a continent, which gives that player a troop bonus in future games. Players who did not win but were not eliminated are allowed to make minor changes to the world, such as founding a minor city or adding resources to a country.
Categoria: Estratégia
Nº de Jogadores: 3 ou Mais
Tempo Estimado de Jogo: Entre 45 min e 90 min
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