Sound of Drums - History of the Ancient Seas III: Mare Nostrum 2nd Edition

Now in 2nd Edition printing. Featuring recessed double layer player boards and printed rules in English, German and French. The game series “History of the Ancient Seas” is the ultimate journey through these exciting times. Build new fleets in your city to explore unknown lands, conquer islands and build a great empire. In MARE NOSTRUM, the third and final instalment in the “History of the Ancient Seas”game series, you will lead one of the great Empires: The Roman Empire, the Mighty Seafarers of Carthage, the Greek City States, Egypt or Persia. MARE NOSTRUM is by default a five player game but there is an optional rule for 4 players, the “Archimedes” Solitaire bot and the “The King is dead” static empires feature, which allow you to reduce the player count if needed.

Game Components: 2 large 122 x 84 cm mounted Map board, 478 wooden Playing Pieces, 38 Playing Cards, 148 printed Talent Coins, 5 recessed double layer Player Sheets for tracking Troops & Income, 2 Play Tracks for Development & Resource tracking + 1 Play Aid, 2 Play Aids with Resource Icons, Cost Table and Stability Status, “Archimedes” solo mode Rules and Cards, 1 Game Rulebook, second edition includes a printed German & French Rulebook!

Game Info: Designer: Karl Hauser, Artist(s): Marc von Martial, Developer: Uwe Walentin, Hist. period: Ancients, Game length: 180 minutes+, Players: 3 -5 players, Age: 14+ years, Complexity: 5 / 10, Solitaire: yes