Stupor Mundi

A game by Nestore Mangone

1 - 4 Players 90 - 150 minutes Medium

Action/Event, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Hand Management, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks

Medieval

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Description

In Stupor Mundi, you'll take on the role of one of Frederick II's vassals, tasked with building and managing your own kingdom in medieval Italy. This game, designed by Nestore Mangone and published in 2025, is perfect for 1 to 4 players looking for a challenging and engaging experience that will last around 90 to 150 minutes. With its normal complexity level, fans of board games will have no trouble diving in and learning the rules. As you play, you'll summon allies from around the Mediterranean, build structures in your castle, and promote specialists to improve your kingdom, all while navigating the intricate web of alliances and rivalries that defined Frederick's reign. As you build your kingdom, you'll need to make strategic decisions about which actions to take, using a clever card-selection mechanism to trigger edicts that affect Frederick's palace and determine the rewards you'll receive from your allies. You'll need to balance your loyalty to the Emperor with the need to support independent allies and form strategic alliances with other players. With its unique blend of action, event, and deck-building mechanics, Stupor Mundi offers a thrilling experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you navigate the complex world of medieval politics and power struggles. Will you emerge as a loyal and trusted vassal, or will you forge your own path and risk everything to achieve greatness?