5 History-themed Games

Our world is filled with excellent history! Reading about it is, however, quite dull. We know it, you know it, everybody knows it. However, if you want to know your world’s history and mythology, another great way of doing it is through board games! Here are some of the games that have taught us a little bit about the world!

Crusader Kings

We’ll start with something quite close to home: Europe. If you’ve ever dreamt of taking control of Europe’s messy Middle Ages, there’s no better game than Crusader Kings. Whether you’ll be playing as England, Spain, the German states or the Italian states, each faction has a dynasty with all sorts of traits and powers. The game is also incredibly deep, using cards, personality traits, various scenarios, armies, and, of course, the legendary crusades. The fight is not only for Europe itself but for Jerusalem. Will you be the one to win it all?

Five Tribes

Five Tribes is next on the docket! This game takes you to the great sultanate of Naqala, which is controlled by, you guessed it, five tribes, whose favor and support will allow you to get control over the mighty sultanate. But the city is never the same! From one playthrough to the next, the city’s structure and workers’ location change, leading to lots of replayability and fun new interactions!

Civilization: A New Dawn

Daunting as it may seem at first, Civilization: A New Dawn is a wonderfully vast game, allowing you to rebuild the real world in a brand new light, with new landmasses and new leaders. Whether you defend yourself from barbarians, try to build as many buildings as can be, or develop new technology, the fate of your people is entirely up to you! The game is diverse, fun, and complex, perfect for avid gamers!

Mare Nostrum: Empires

In Mare Nostrum: Empires, you’ll be testing your mettle on the Mediterranean Sea as one of the great empires that fought for its dominance. The game gives you plenty of freedom in growing your empire, giving you the chance to do this in a multitude of ways, ranging in brutality as you see fit (and yeah, some times you might want to be very brutal). It’s a wonderfully diverse game that offers plenty of meaningful choices and entertainment for those who wish to rule the world.

Tudor

If the Mediterranean Sea sounds like a little too much to fight over, you can also attempt to take control of the court of Henry VIII. You’ll try to play the social game, finding ways to bend lords and ladies to your will and try to ascend the ladder of influence and earn prestige. The player with the most prestige will win it all. The best element of this game is the fact that you’re always at risk of losing it all, as any player can steal it from you.

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