Board Game Directory
+ Submit

Plus Ultra: The Court of the Emperor Charles V

← Back to Board Games
Plus Ultra: The Court of the Emperor Charles V

Plus Ultra: The Court of the Emperor Charles V

2016

Designed by Antonio J. Dionisio, Manuel D. Cruz Díaz

Published by Meridiano 6

Description

In Latin, Plus Ultra means further beyond . It refers to the premise or motto of the reign of Charles I of Spain and V of the Holy Roman Empire. Son of Philip I of Austria and Joanna of Castile, he governed during a good part of the 16th century vast territories which extended across Europe, America and Africa. Plus Ultra is a board game of quick interaction and medium complexity, for two to four players. During the game, the players represent noblemen from the Spanish Court of the 16th century, who compete to obtain the title of Grandee of Spain ( Grande de Espa a ). To achieve this, they will carry out dangerous endeavours in the name and for the glory of the Crown, with the help of influential personalities from the time s society: Almirante de la Mar Oc ana (Admiral of the Oceanic Sea), cardinal, viceroy, pirate, conqueror… even the Emperor himself! At the start of each round, a draft of cards will allow the player to choose between two of the available characters. His actions will be resolved following a precise turn order (order of peers) previously established. Put your tactical and planning abilities to the test and become the Emperor s chosen one! Plus Ultra significa en lat n ir m s all . Hace referencia a la premisa o lema del reinado de Carlos I de Espa a y V del Sacro Imperio Romano Germ nico. Hijo de Felipe de Austria y Juana de Castilla, gobern durante buena parte del siglo XVI vastos dominios que se extend an sobre Europa, Am rica y África. Plus Ultra es un juego de mesa de interacci n r pida y media complejidad, para dos a cuatro jugadores. Durante el juego los jugadores representan nobles de la Corte espa ola del siglo XVI que rivalizan por conseguir el t tulo de Grande de Espa a. Para lograrlo llevar n a cabo arriesgadas empresas en nombre y para mayor gloria de la Corona! con la ayuda de influyentes personajes de la sociedad de su tiempo: almirante de la mar oc ana, cardenal, virrey, pirata, conquistador… incluso el mism simo Emperador! Al comienzo de cada ronda una selecci n de cartas les permitir elegir dos de los personajes disponibles. Sus acciones, de car cter m ltiple, se resolver n siguiendo un orden de turno preciso (orden de pares) establecido de antemano. Pon a prueba tus habilidades t cticas y de planificaci n y convi rtete en el elegido del Emperador!

Where to Buy

We may earn a small commission when you buy through these links.

View on BGG →

Game data sourced from BoardGameGeek, used under their API terms.