Product Information
Board Game Geek Rating: 7.44. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 7.68. Playable by 1 to 5 players and published in 2013. This is the Retail Edition of the Nations Board Game. From the dawn of civilization through the ages of progress, players control the fate of nations. It's an intense historical board game where you start from prehistoric times and go until the beginning of WWI. Each player takes about 40 minutes. Nations compete, and you must balance short - term needs and long - term growth. In gameplay, choose a nation and difficulty like in the Civilization series. After the growth phase, 2 historical events are revealed each round. Actions include buying cards, deploying workers, hiring architects for wonders, and using special card actions. You have individual boards for your nation. There's no map, no unit movement, and no direct attacks. After all players pass, there's production, new player order is set, historical events occur, and at the end of an age round, scoring happens. Victory points are gained and lost throughout and awarded at the end. The player with the most points wins. We're happy to support campaigns so you can buy Nations Retail Edition online at TheGameSteward. A large part of your spending on this game will back new Kickstarter games. If you have purchase questions or need game advice, contact The Game Steward.
How to use: First, choose a nation and a difficulty level just like in the Civilization computer games. After the growth phase, keep an eye out for the two historical events that are revealed each round. Take turns to perform actions such as buying cards, deploying workers, hiring architects for wonders, or using special card actions. Do this as many times as you want until all players pass. Once everyone has passed, production takes place, a new player order is determined, and the historical events unfold. At the end of an age round, the scores are calculated. Keep track of your victory points as they're gained and lost during the game and finally awarded at the end. The one with the most points wins. Note: Make sure to understand the rules thoroughly before starting the game. Check the link provided for detailed rules. When the new round starts, most old cards are removed and new ones are put on display, so be ready to adapt your strategy. Maintenance: Keep the game components in a dry and cool place. Make sure to store the cards properly to avoid damage. If you have any questions during the game, don't hesitate to contact The Game Steward for advice.
