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Empires of the Middle Ages

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Empires of the Middle Ages
Rank #5216

Empires of the Middle Ages

1980

Designed by Anthony F. Buccini, Jim Dunnigan, Redmond A. Simonsen

Published by Hobby Japan, SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.), Decision Games (I)

Rating
7.2
Weight
3.6/5
Mechanics
Description

classic spi game cover economic political landscape medieval europe area map scenario allow player solitaire game charlemagne reign quotgrand scenarioquot cover historical trend perioddecision game publish second edition differently style map add optional expansion rule amp counter army fleet civilization marker additional event card raise number start player round event card draw change strategic situation plague bounty benefit player way description event contain great deal historical information add interest gameeach player attempt perform quotendeavorsquot year long turnthere type endeavor conquest pillage diplomacy defense fortification include building armiesfleet rule additionally move armiesfleet taxation performedendeavor resolution diceless instead quotyear cardsquot array result type endeavor draw card require leader stature check change player combat administration diplomacy ratingsendeavor resolution affect appropriate leader rating involved area language religion population social state change frequently poor performance lead unrest rebellion areaan area social state value rise fall result event endeavor improve social state empire important object playoptional rule add nonplayer raider magnatesthe sword star galactic empire game base empire middle age game system

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