Opis w języku angielskim:
Crusades is a card-driven (semi cooperate) light wargame depicting the series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims to control the holy lands.
Each player takes the roles of christian and muslim leaders:
Christian Leaders and imperial cities:
- Baldwin II of Jerusalem (Jerusalem)
- Joscelin I (Edessa)
- Bohemond II of Antioch (Antioch)
Muslim Leaders and imperial cities:
- Zahir Al-Din Toghtekin (Damascus)
- Al-Amir Bi-Ahkam Allah (Cairo)
- Rukn Al-Din Mesud (Iconium)
Both players have a secret objective to plunder, siege, conquer enemy cities and to control/influence the christian kingdoms of Cilician Armenia and Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantio). Also at the same time they must defend their imperial cities from their enemies.
Τhe game lasts 8 rounds and in each round two historical event cards determine the conditions and the battles of the game.
At the end of the game
- the number of secret cities conquered/plundered
- the number of winning battles
- the influence/control of the christian kingdoms of Cilician Armenia and Eastern Roman Empire
are compared and the side with the most wins the game!!!
Fight and manage your supplies wisely, is the only way to control the holy lands !!!