Expansion for Founding Fathers
The Civil War and the three amendments that followed have been called the Second Founding. With this expansion kit you no longer need to stop at the Civil War. Instead, continue on to face the tough challenges of the War Between the States and beyond, including Reconstruction, Transcontinental Railroad, rampant corruption, industrial action, Spanish-American and Great War. In addition, this set adds the Variable Outcome cards that provide more random outcomes for major war events, including several in the base game.
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Politics and negotiation in Ancient Athens!
Struggle with Persians, Spartans and your own people on the way to a great empire! You can even change the form of government, changing the rules of the game!
Reflects the most glorious, critical century in the life of ancient Athens, from the birth of Democracy to the titanic struggle with Sparta. Players cooperate and compete to manage its fortunes, especially its politics, wars and government.
Each player represents a specific class – Aristocrats, Merchants or Farmers – with its own Statesmen, (dis)advantages and goals. Which will you play?
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The Republic of Carthage reflects approximately 350 years in the life of the ancient Carthaginian Republic. Players cooperate and compete to manage its fortunes, especially its politics, wars and trade in this simulation of political and mercantile life in Rome's ancient and most deadly enemy. In this game you must constantly balance personal advancement against the security of the state. Trade and fight to build up the empire. Vie for power in the Senate and on the battlefield. But to grow in size and power only attracts the unwelcome attention of rivals, not just your opponents, but also foreign powers like Syracuse, Pyrrhus and, most deadly of all, Rome. Are you smart and savvy enough to survive and thrive where Hannibal couldn't? Special rules even allow you to play this in conjunction with The Republic of Rome™ in a grand scenario that can support up to twelve players!
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This bite-sized expansion to Founding Fathers remembers Abigail Adams' letter to her husband requesting that he "remember the ladies" by adding the possibility of lady "Statesmen". In addition eight Statesmen receive a new Orator ability that enhances their ability to make speeches. Three Statesmen have increased ability when acting in the General role. Presidential candidates who lose twice may no longer run. Finally there are more opportunities for subterfuge, including the ability to put your fellow Statesmen on trial should you pass the Sedition Act. Fully compatible with Founding Fathers and it all fits into the original packaging. For 3-6 (1-6 if you have the first expansion). (Requires the base game to play.)
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Who will be First Man in Rome? In Ancient Rome attract clients, secure funds and employ specialists to promote your team of candidates up through the historic course of honor. Via a combination of dice drafting and risk management see if you can become the most glorious and successful family in Rome. "Alea iacta est!" LET THE DICE FLY HIGH!
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This expansion to Founding Fathers adds more Statesmen and Offices. There are also rules for High Tension elections that reflect the torrid situation in 1860, a Historical Factions variants for all existing scenarios plus two-player and even solitaire rules. New, more powerful Action cards offer even more scope for intrigue. Plus there are extra cubes in case you're always running out. For 1-6. (Requires the Founding Fathers base game to play.)
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Politics in the early American Republic starting with George Washington in the executive mansion and continuing to the possible outbreak of the Civil War. Includes every statesman who ever ran for president, all the vice presidents, several more besides and every major issue of the period including wars, tariffs and every state admitted as you build the map of a new nation. For 3-6.
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