The First Tsar

Ivan the Terrible

A game by Stan Kordonskiy

2 - 4 Players 90 - 120 minutes Medium

Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, End Game Bonuses, Income, Market, Track Movement, Worker Placement

Economic, Medieval

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of 16th-century Russia with The First Tsar: Ivan the Terrible, a game designed by Stan Kordonskiy and published in 2023. In this engaging board game, 2 to 4 players take on the roles of boyar families vying for power and honor in the Tsardom of Russia. Over the course of 90 to 120 minutes, you'll collect income from estates, equip troops, trade with foreigners, and fortify cities, all while navigating the complex web of influence and politics in the Kremlin. With a normal level of complexity, this game is perfect for those familiar with board games, and its unique blend of area majority, area movement, and worker placement mechanics will keep you on your toes. As you play through four rounds, each representing a decade of Ivan the Terrible's reign, you'll have the opportunity to gain privileges, carry out royal assignments, and curry favor with the tsar. The player with the most influence in each region will receive rewards, and the tsar's favor will be the deciding factor in any ties. With its rich medieval setting and economic themes, The First Tsar: Ivan the Terrible is a game that will transport you to another time and place. Will your family emerge victorious and claim the Russian throne, or will your rivals outmaneuver you? There's only one way to find out - gather your friends and start playing.