Item 01: Clash of Empires - The Biblical Conquest Game
By using innovative game mechanics and a quick battle system Clash of Empires enables the player to make extensive use of tactics and strategies to out-wit and out-manoeuvre rival powers and thereby control the destiny of an ancient empire. The objective of the game is for 2 or more players to compete against each other using guile and strength of arms to increase their wealth and prestige and ultimately gain control of the Biblical World. They can do this by raising armies and fleets of ships, advancing their economies, and conquering new territories, while at the same time having to react to various favourable or unfavourable events. Clash of Empires is designed as a stand-alone strategy game but can also be used as a campaign setting for wargames set during the Biblical period.
Background to the Biblical World
In the Near East, during the last three centuries of the Bronze Age, three great civilizations arise. These are the imperialistic Hittites of Hatti to the north, Egypt, a military state and land of the pharaohs, to the south and the expanding state of Assyria, a dynamic and ruthless military power, in the east. They all share a common desire to control the Levant to dominate and exploit the economic resources and trade of the region. In addition to contending for control of this vitally strategic region these chariot-using warrior societies struggle to suppress the numerous nomadic tribes and bands of Sea Peoples marauders who pose a threat to law and order. Meanwhile, in the Aegean the warlike Mycenaeans have recently taken over the powerful maritime state of Crete and now look set to launch a major military expedition against western Anatolia (the Trojan War). Thus, the scene is set for an epic Clash of Empires.
For 2-5 players 12 to Adult. (Can also be played solo)
Contents
A2 sized Quad-Fold Game Board showing a map of the Biblical World.
Rule Book. As well as the rules this includes plenty of background information for those who wish to immerse themselves in this fascinating period.
68 small wooden blocks and sticker sheet of colour-coded pyramid symbols and warships for gaming pieces.
50 blank poker chips in various colours to denote number of army/navy units.
6x6 sided dice.
Pack of Standard Playing Cards. Clash of Empires uses a playing card based economic and random event generating system.
Everything you need to play Clash of Empires is included with this set except a pen and paper for working out troop points.
