{"product_id":"rio-grande-games-7-empires-strategy-board-game-18th-century-medieval-empire-building-for-2-6-players-ages-14","title":"Rio Grande Games 7 Empires: Strategy Board Game, 18th Century Medieval Empire Building for 2-6 Players, Ages 14+","description":"\u003cp\u003e7 Empires: Master the Age of AbsolutismCommand the destiny of 18th-century Europe in this acclaimed strategy board game where seven historic empires vie for supremacy. Great Britain  Russia  France  Spain  Prussia  Habsburg  and the Ottoman Empire await your influence. Exert your diplomatic and military prowess to manipulate their policies toward your personal advantage  but beware-other players forge their own alliances  creating a fascinating interplay of competing interests.Strategic Gameplay Over Eight DecadesThe game unfolds across eight engaging decades  with each round offering profound strategic decisions. On your turn  select an empire that hasn't yet acted and choose its action. Once all seven empires have taken their turn  the decade advances. Build new cities or upgrade existing ones  deploy military units to defend territories or expand your domain  and engage in tactical movement and combat to establish your flag in contested regions.Game Features:Players: Two to six  with balanced gameplay across all player countsDuration: Ninety to one hundred twenty minutes per gameAge: Fourteen and up  perfect for family strategy nightsGame Variants: Expandable to nine or ten decades for extended campaignsDesigner: Mac Gerdts; Artwork by David Roterberg  Anika Rost  and Mac GerdtsVictory belongs to those who master the art of influence  correctly assess competitors' intentions  and adapt their strategy as alliances shift. With compact rules but multitude of challenging decisions  7 Empires rewards intellectual rigor and long-term planning. Each play reveals new strategic possibilities  making this premium board game an essential addition to any collection.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eVIE FOR SUPEMACY: Europe in the Age of Absolutism: The 7 Empires Great Britain, Russia, France, Spain, Prussia, Habsburg and the Ottomans vie for supremacy on the old continent.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTHE GAME IS PLAYED OVER 8 DECADES with each Empires taking a turn and section actions. Build your legacy through the decades as you develop \u0026amp; influence the different empires.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBUILD \u0026amp; DEPLOY: The Empire builds a new city or upgrades an existing one. Once cities are built or upgraded, players can deploy units to defend their territories or expand their empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMOVE \u0026amp; FIGHT: Movement and combat are essential components in establishing control over the game world. Put pressure on your competitors by moving your ships and land units to establish your won flag in occupied regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGAME VARIANTS: Change up your game! The standard game can span8 decades but you can expand to 9 or 10 decades, with each decade bringing new opportunities and challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Rio Grande Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47443178717372,"sku":"ACDD-RIO685","price":73.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/3832\/2364\/files\/712aeG5sCGL.jpg?v=1788951538","url":"https:\/\/store.virventures.com\/products\/rio-grande-games-7-empires-strategy-board-game-18th-century-medieval-empire-building-for-2-6-players-ages-14","provider":"Virventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}