The Shadow of Troy: Empires of Bronze

The Shadow of Troy: Empires of Bronze is a historical board game that simulates the Bronze Age collapse. Players take on the roles of different empires and must compete for resources, territory, and power. The game is complex and challenging, but it is also very rewarding.

Empires of Bronze: The Shadow of Troy (Empires of Bronze 5)

by Gordon Doherty

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5237 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	444 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE

Gameplay

The Shadow of Troy is played on a map of the Aegean Sea and surrounding regions. Players start the game with a small number of units and must expand their empires by conquering new territory. Units can be moved by land or sea, and they can attack enemy units or cities. Players can also build new cities, which provide resources and production bonuses.

The game is divided into a series of turns. Each turn, players can perform a number of actions, such as moving units, attacking enemy units, building cities, or researching new technologies. Players must carefully manage their resources and make wise decisions in order to succeed.

Empires

There are eight different empires in The Shadow of Troy: Empires of Bronze:

• Achaea: The Achaeans are a Greek people who are known for their warriors and their seafaring skills.
• Assyria: The Assyrians are a Mesopotamian people who are known for their powerful army and their empire-building skills.
• Babylon: The Babylonians are a Mesopotamian people who are known for their culture and their advanced civilization.
• Egypt: The Egyptians are an African people who are known for their pyramids, their pharaohs, and their powerful army.
• Hittites: The Hittites are an Anatolian people who are known for their chariots and their empire-building skills.
• Minoans: The Minoans are a Cretan people who are known for their palaces, their art, and their seafaring skills.
• Mycenaeans: The Mycenaeans are a Greek people who are known for their warriors and their palaces.
• Troy: The Trojans are an Anatolian people who are known for their city of Troy, which was besieged by the Achaeans in the Trojan War.

Victory Conditions

There are three ways to win The Shadow of Troy: Empires of Bronze:

• Conquest: Conquer all of the other empires.
• Domination: Control a majority of the victory points on the map.
• Prestige: Gain the most prestige points by building cities, researching technologies, and winning battles.

Review

The Shadow of Troy: Empires of Bronze is a great game for fans of history and strategy. The game is well-researched and accurate, and it provides a challenging and rewarding experience. The game is also very replayable, as there are many different empires to play as and many different ways to win.

If you are a fan of history or strategy games, then I highly recommend The Shadow of Troy: Empires of Bronze.

Awards

The Shadow of Troy: Empires of Bronze has won numerous awards, including:

• 2018 Golden Geek Award for Best Wargame
• 2018 Origins Award for Best Historical Board Game
• 2018 Diana Jones Award for Excellence in Gaming

The Shadow of Troy: Empires of Bronze is a great game for fans of history and strategy. The game is well-researched and accurate, and it provides a challenging and rewarding experience. The game is also very replayable, as there are many different empires to play as and many different ways to win.

If you are a fan of history or strategy games, then I highly recommend The Shadow of Troy: Empires of Bronze.

Empires of Bronze: The Shadow of Troy (Empires of Bronze 5)

by Gordon Doherty

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5237 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	444 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE