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Empires of the Middle Ages
This classic SPI game from 1980 covers the economic and political landscape of Medieval Europe from 771 to 1467 on an area map. Several scenarios allow players to do anything from a solitaire game during the Charlemagne's reign to the "Grand Scenario" that covers historical trends throughout the period.
What is Empires of the Middle Ages
This classic SPI game from 1980 covers the economic and political landscape of Medieval Europe from 771 to 1467 on an area map. Several scenarios allow players to do anything from a solitaire game during the Charlemagne's reign to the "Grand Scenario" that covers historical trends throughout the period.
Decision Games published a second edition in 2004, with a differently styled map. It added optional expansion rules & counters for Armies, Fleets, and Civilization Markers, along with additional Event Cards -- raising their number from 56 to 164.
At the start of each player's Round, Event Cards are drawn which change the strategic situation (such as Plague or Bounty) or benefit a player in various ways. The descriptions of the Events contain a great deal of historical information, adding much interest to the game.
Each player may attempt to perform up to five "Endeavors" per 25-year long Turn.
Game details
- Players
- 1–6
- Age
- +14
- Duration
- 360 min
- Difficulty
- Heavy
- Type
- Board game
- Year
- 1980
- Mechanics
- Voting
- Categories
- Civilization · Economic · Medieval
- Designer
- Jim Dunnigan · Anthony F. Buccini · Redmond A. Simonsen
- Publisher
- Decision Games (I) · Hobby Japan · SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
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How many players is Empires of the Middle Ages for?
Empires of the Middle Ages plays with 1–6 players.
How long does a game take?
A game takes about 360 minutes.
What age is it suitable for?
It is recommended from age 14.
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