2-4 players, ages 13+, 120-300+ minutes
by Wisdom Owl
Designed by Philppe Thibaut (Europa Universalis)
Invasions simulates 300 years of European history, from the late days of the Roman Empire to the start of the Muslim expansion. During this period, known as the Dark Ages, many people invaded the continent, each hoping to colonize it or conquer a realm there, replacing other people established before them. But the new conquerors would never maintain their new powers for long, as they were also invaded by other invaders.
The game ends by the time those great migrations ended. In this epic game, each player controls many different peoples. Each of them is a realm at the best possible location, in view of historical objectives assigned by the rules. Some will prevail and found strong kingdoms and prosperous empires ... others will vanish in the void of history.
Invasion marks the return to board game of Philippe Thibaut, the creator of the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis, that he also adapted the game for PC. Also he has created The Great War '14 -'18. Philippe is also the creator and designer of American Civil War games, Pax Romana, Rise of Prussia or Birth of America.
About The Invasions Series:
Invasions simulates 600 years of European history, from 350 to 950 AD more or less.
It will come as two games: (volumes 1 and 2), one covering the early period (till 600 AD more or less, before the Arabs) and another on the late period (from the Arabs till the Normans). During this period, known as the Dark Ages, many peoples invaded the continent, each hoping to colonize it or conquer a realm there, replacing other peoples established before them. But the new conquerors would never maintain their new powers for long, as they were also themselves invaded by other and newer peoples. This game ends by the time those great migrations ended.
In Invasions, each player controls many different peoples. Each of them strives to carve a realm at the best possible location, in view of historical objectives assigned by the rules. Some will prevail and found strong kingdoms and prosperous empires...others will vanish in the void of history.
