Britannia
1986
Design8.0/10
Interaction9.0/10
Artistry5.0/10
Strategy8.0/10
Complexity7.0/10

Britannia

Invade Britain, control regions, roll dice, and forge alliances to build a legacy.
1986 • 3–5
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Players
3–5
Avg time
240 min
Age
12+
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Description
Britannia is a strategic game of conquest and civilization building set in ancient Britain. Players take on the roles of various invading and indigenous peoples vying for control of the British Isles over centuries of conflict and shifting alliances. Through careful troop placement, calculated area movement, and strategic dice rolling, players aim to dominate key regions and establish their cultural legacy.

Each faction possesses unique strengths and abilities, captured through variable player powers. Players must also navigate the complex political landscape, engaging in voting and negotiation to secure temporary advantages or form alliances against common enemies. As the game progresses, kingdoms rise and fall, and the ebb and flow of warfare determine which civilization will ultimately leave its mark on Britannia.

Categories
Civilization, Medieval, Wargame, Ancient, Political
Mechanics
Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Variable Player Powers, Voting, Area Majority / Influence, Negotiation
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