{"product_id":"history-of-the-world","title":"History Of The World","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-6 Players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120+ Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRio Grand Games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGary Dicken, Steven Kendall, Phil Kendall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of the World retells the story of humanity, starting from ancient Sumeria and ending with modern day USA. The map emphasizes those lands where civilizations flourished. Over sixty peoples feature on Empire and Event cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapitals, cities, monuments and forts are brought into play and then, just as quickly, are reduced by the armies of rivals. Control of buildings and lands enables players to collect gold. Whosoever has most gold at game end is the winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMajor differences in History of the World\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith or without dice rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistribution of Empire cards and Event cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Event cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold collection mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew ‘Area tokens’ strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew ‘Honour tokens’ provide benefits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew player array\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust to add that though there are many changes, one of our objectives has been to keep the spirit of the game intact and to incorporate elements that had featured from the very earliest versions of the game, as well as later useful developments. Hence ‘Catastrophe’ has now become an Honour. One element that has not survived the passing of time is ‘Weaponry’ – which was always too strong an Event.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42009571885140,"sku":"RIO682","price":84.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/9802\/5556\/files\/RIO682.png?v=1744727386","url":"https:\/\/amazingstoriesgames.ca\/products\/history-of-the-world","provider":"Amazing Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}