Description
During the Crisis of the Third Century, the Roman Empire nearly collapsed in the face of calamitous internal and external strife, including continuous civil war and barbarian invasions from all directions. Beginning with the assassination of Emperor Alexander Severus, a period of 50 years saw nearly as many different men seize imperial power over all or part of the Empire, until the reforms of Diocletian in 284 AD ushered in an era of peace.
In Time of Crisis, 2-4 players take the reins of Roman dynasties, gathering and wielding influence among the senate, military, and people of Rome to ensure that their legacies are remembered by history instead of being lost to the mists of time. Starting from control of one province and a few low-value cards, you are challenged to establish your base of power during this fragile period of Roman history. You must build your armies, take control of valuable provinces, develop your support, and defend yourself against barbarian incursions, inopportune events, and the machinations of your political opponents.
Time of Crisis is easy to learn and playable in about 2-3 hours. It incorporates popular game mechanisms such as deckbuilding and hand management, but also delivers a true light wargame experience. The historical flavor is strong, with many meaningful decisions and opportunities presented to players on the board. This game finally fully closes the loop between deckbuilding card games and board games. Your cards dictate what actions are available to you on the board, and in turn, your position on the board directly determines how you can add or remove cards from your deck to make yourself stronger for future turns. Will you specialize in manipulating the Senate, wielding the power of the Legions, or being a man of the People? Or will you master a blend of all three? In a twist unlike most deckbuilding games, you have the privilege of selecting the cards that compose your hand each turn! However, you still need to eventually work through your entire deck before you can use your cards again, so deck management and timing is critical.
All of the key elements of the era are present in Time of Crisis: civil wars between competing generals and governors, Roman legions defending the frontiers against barbarian tribes, Senate favoritism, barracks emperors, even angry mobs, inflation, the Praetorian Guard, and the ability to carve off your own piece of the Roman Empire. Can your dynasty arise as the new leaders of the Roman Empire before Diocletian emerges and brings peace once again?
Number of Players: 2-4
Playing Time: 150 Minutes
Recommended Ages: 12+
TIME OF CRISIS - THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN TURMOIL, 235-284 AD (ENGLISH) is categorised BOARDGAMES / WAR GAMES and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.
In Time of Crisis, 2-4 players take the reins of Roman dynasties, gathering and wielding influence among the senate, military, and people of Rome to ensure that their legacies are remembered by history instead of being lost to the mists of time. Starting from control of one province and a few low-value cards, you are challenged to establish your base of power during this fragile period of Roman history. You must build your armies, take control of valuable provinces, develop your support, and defend yourself against barbarian incursions, inopportune events, and the machinations of your political opponents.
Time of Crisis is easy to learn and playable in about 2-3 hours. It incorporates popular game mechanisms such as deckbuilding and hand management, but also delivers a true light wargame experience. The historical flavor is strong, with many meaningful decisions and opportunities presented to players on the board. This game finally fully closes the loop between deckbuilding card games and board games. Your cards dictate what actions are available to you on the board, and in turn, your position on the board directly determines how you can add or remove cards from your deck to make yourself stronger for future turns. Will you specialize in manipulating the Senate, wielding the power of the Legions, or being a man of the People? Or will you master a blend of all three? In a twist unlike most deckbuilding games, you have the privilege of selecting the cards that compose your hand each turn! However, you still need to eventually work through your entire deck before you can use your cards again, so deck management and timing is critical.
All of the key elements of the era are present in Time of Crisis: civil wars between competing generals and governors, Roman legions defending the frontiers against barbarian tribes, Senate favoritism, barracks emperors, even angry mobs, inflation, the Praetorian Guard, and the ability to carve off your own piece of the Roman Empire. Can your dynasty arise as the new leaders of the Roman Empire before Diocletian emerges and brings peace once again?
Number of Players: 2-4
Playing Time: 150 Minutes
Recommended Ages: 12+
TIME OF CRISIS - THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN TURMOIL, 235-284 AD (ENGLISH) is categorised BOARDGAMES / WAR GAMES and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.
Editor :
Ergo Ludo Editions
Autors : Wray Ferrell,Brad Johnson (I)
Artists : Rodger B. MacGowan
Complexity : 3.00
Game for : GF14
Average Time : 120-180 MIN
Difficulty level : HARD GAME
Players quantity : 2-4
Autors : Wray Ferrell,Brad Johnson (I)
Artists : Rodger B. MacGowan
Complexity : 3.00
Game for : GF14
Average Time : 120-180 MIN
Difficulty level : HARD GAME
Players quantity : 2-4
SKU: 0817054011216
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| PATRICE D. | Report this review |
| 28/04/2023 | |
| Ah ces romains ! | |
| Time of Crisis: The Roman Empire in Turmoil est un jeu de société pour deux à quatre joueurs qui se déroule dans l'Empire romain du IIIe siècle après J.-C., une période de turbulence et de chaos politique. Les joueurs incarnent des généraux et des politiciens romains qui cherchent à s'imposer dans ce contexte instable. Le jeu a une mécanique de jeu complexe mais gratifiante, avec un système de cartes qui permet aux joueurs d'accomplir des actions, de recruter des troupes et d'améliorer leurs compétences. Les joueurs doivent planifier à l'avance et faire des choix stratégiques pour maximiser leur influence et leur pouvoir, tout en bloquant les mouvements de leurs adversaires. L'esthétique de Time of Crisis est également impressionnante, avec des illustrations détaillées et des pions de haute qualité qui représentent les différentes forces militaires et politiques de l'Empire romain. Le jeu crée une ambiance immersive et historique qui ravira les fans de l'histoire romaine. La partie deck building du jeu est très importante et le système de combat avec dés est explosifs, qu'est-ce qu'il n'y a pas à aimer ? Ce n'est pas un jeu lourd, il n'a pas non plus une courbe d'apprentissage abrupte, mais il y a une gestion sérieuse du deck et des mains impliquée. Il y a aussi un certain hasard en ce qui concerne les événements, les activations barbares et les invasions. Je recommanderais fortement d'obtenir l'extension Age of Iron and Rust, elle ajoute de nouvelles cartes et des robots IA si vous voulez jouer en solo ou si vous voulez jouer sur un plateau complet si vous êtes moins de 4 joueurs. |
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