Terracotta Army

Build the Emperor's clay army in a worker placement Euro where every warrior miniature counts for points.

Designers: Adam Kwapiński, Przemysław Fornal
Published by: Board&Dice
Editions by: CMON Global Limited, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Maldito Games, Delta Vision Publishing, TLAMA games, Pixie Games, Giant Roc, Board Game Rookie, Board Bound, BoardGameMan

Emperor Qin Shi Huang has died, and his tomb needs an army of clay warriors to guard him in the afterlife. You are one of the craftsmen racing to build it. Over five rounds you collect resources, upgrade your workers and court the Emperor's advisors, then place warrior miniatures in the mausoleum in groups that score points. Everyone helps build the same grand army, but only the player with the most victory points gets the glory. Expect a mid-weight worker placement game with a rondel, area majority fights and variable setup, playing in about two hours. It is a proper Euro with miniatures that look great on the table, for one to four players, ages 14 and up. Released in 2022.

Place warrior miniatures into the mausoleumWorker placement with a rondel and advisorsFive rounds, variable setup, solo mode

Who it's for

You enjoy a meaty worker placement Euro and like it when the theme shows up on the table as miniatures.

Not for you if…

You want something short or light. Two hours of planning and resource juggling is the deal here.

Vibe's take

Strategic and puzzly, with a real sense of building something together while quietly competing. Each round you juggle resources, workers and advisors, then cash it in by placing warriors where they score best.