Board game, The Ancient World (Second Edition)

The Ancient World (Second Edition)


  A board game by Ryan Laukat

2-4 2-4 3

 90 minutes   Medium 

  Set Collection, Variable Player Powers, Card Drafting, Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses, Die Icon Resolution, Increase Value of Unchosen Resources, Turn Order: Claim Action, Worker Placement, Income, Market, Multi-Use Cards, Tags

  Ancient, Civilization, Fantasy

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Description

In The Ancient World, you'll compete to build the largest and most influential city-state, managing citizens, treasury, and military to defeat titans and attract tribes. With 2 to 4 players, you'll take turns sending citizens to perform special actions or using military cards to attack titans, all in about 90 minutes. As you grow your city-state, you'll collect sets of tribe banners, which will earn you victory points. The game features a mix of exciting mechanics, including dice rolling, card drafting, and worker placement, making it engaging for fans of board games. With its normal complexity level, it's easy to learn and start playing right away. The second edition of The Ancient World, published in 2019, offers revised and new features, including larger player boards and a new resource called ambrosia, making it a thrilling experience for players looking to build a ancient civilization and take on fantasy challenges.

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