Rio Grande Games: Concordia - Historical Strategy Board Game, Build A Roman Dynasty, Fun Personality Cards, Peaceful Gameplay, Ages 12+, 2-5 Players

CONCORDIA is a peaceful strategy game of economic development in Roman times for 2 to 5 players age 12 and up. Instead of luck of dice or cards, players must rely on their strategic abilities. Be sure to watch your rivals to determine which goals they are pursuing and where you can outpace them! 2,000 years ago, the Roman Empire ruled the lands around the Mediterranean Sea. With peace at the borders, harmony inside the provinces, uniform law, and a common currency, the economy thrived and gave rise to mighty Roman dynasties as they expanded throughout the numerous cities. Guide one of these dynasties and send colonists to the remote realms of the Empire; develop your trade network; and appease the ancient gods for their favor – all to gain the chance to emerge victorious! There are several expansions available for Concordia. Once you have mastered the base game, look for many more maps and versions available anywhere fine games are sold. GAME FLOW: Players execute their turns in clockwise order. A player’s hand consists of his un-played personality cards. A player’s turn consists of playing 1 card from their hand and executing the related actions. All played cards form a personal discard pile showing only the last card played. With the Tribune, a player takes back all cards previously played. GAME END: The game ends either after a player purchases the last card from the display on the board, or after the first player builds his 15th house. In either case, this player is awarded the CONCORDIA card. Now all other players execute their final turn and then all players tally their final victory points.

• STRATEGY OVER LUCK: Success is driven by careful planning and smart decision-making—no dice or random card draws to rely on. Every choice matters as you work to outmaneuver your rivals.
• BUILD A ROMAN DYNASTY: Expand your influence across the Mediterranean by settling cities, growing your economy, and honoring ancient gods. Guide your colonists to prosperity and earn divine favor to rise above competition.
• ENGAGING PLAYER INTERACTION: Track opponents' moves closely to anticipate their strategies and seize opportunities before they do. Paying attention to others' goals can give you the edge needed to win.
• INTUITIVE CARD-BASED MECHANICS: Use personality cards to take actions, then reclaim them strategically with the Tribune to build momentum. The rhythm of play encourages planning ahead and knowing when to refresh your options.
• EXPANDABLE GAME SYSTEM: Includes a rich base game with numerous expansions and maps available to deepen and diversify your experience. Once you’ve mastered the core, explore new challenges that are sold separately.
• Excellent addition to your board game collection