As master of a palace of unemployed scholars, you must coerce, cajole, con, bully, beg and bribe the other palace holders to employ these freeloading academics and bring you profit. Beware of double-crossing opponents, who may not honor your deals and banish your scholars to the "Island of Misfit Scholars".
Italia takes us on a journey through 1500 years of Italian history, where the Mediterranean peninsula was invaded countless times by different tribes and people. Italia (based on the Britannia game system) contains two games: Italia I, a 3 player game, which centers around the history of classical Rome B.C. and Italia II, a 4 player game that encompasses the history of Italy from 390 AD to 1100.
Three times during the game an important decision is made, and is usually accompanied by a dramatic shift in power. It is hard to predict when the emperor will ask advice, and which matter will take precedence. Even worse: one of the four issues is never brought forward, increasing uncertainty for all. Can you use your powers to gain the edge and optimally profit from the whims of the ambitious and the unpredictable Justinian?
Three times during the game an important decision is made, and is usually accompanied by a dramatic shift in power. It is hard to predict when the emperor will ask advice, and which matter will take precedence. Even worse: one of the four issues is never brought forward, increasing uncertainty for all. Can you use your powers to gain the edge and optimally profit from the whims of the ambitious and the unpredictable Justinian?
As the proud owner of an Italian trading company, you sent out your carts and wagons to to find new customers for your goods. Establish the best trade routes as you establish a trade network across the board. Gather the most gold on your way to victory.
As the proud owner of an Italian trading company, you sent out your carts and wagons to to find new customers for your goods. Establish the best trade routes as you establish a trade network across the board. Gather the most gold on your way to victory.
As the proud owner of an Italian trading company, you sent out your carts and wagons to to find new customers for your goods. Establish the best trade routes as you establish a trade network across the board. Gather the most gold on your way to victory.
Collect ancient art by bidding on cards! Decide which set of cards you want to claim, then bid with your stones to decide what order cards are claimed in.
Collect ancient art by bidding on cards! Decide which set of cards you want to claim, then bid with your stones to decide what order cards are claimed in.
Collect ancient art by bidding on cards! Decide which set of cards you want to claim, then bid with your stones to decide what order cards are claimed in.