Grow a city-state, recruit tribes and bring down titans in a worker-placement game of ancient fantasy.
Titans stomp across a forgotten ancient world, and five tribes have been running from them for centuries. In The Ancient World you lead a rising city-state that wants to end the terror and, along the way, become the biggest and most admired in the land. Your citizens go off to take special actions, one at a time, or you can spend military cards to attack a titan. One action builds Empire cards that bring more citizens, money and abilities, so your little city slowly becomes a machine. You manage people, treasury and army at once, and the titans keep the pressure on. It plays in about ninety minutes, best with four, with a bit of dice luck and plenty of tough choices.
Who it's for
You like worker-placement games with an extra layer of fighting, and want an ancient-fantasy theme with a mid-weight feel.
Not for you ifβ¦
You want a peaceful builder with zero dice. Titan fights add luck, and the economy needs attention every turn.
Vibe's take
Brisk and tactical, with a steady tug between building up and fighting back. The titans keep you honest, and the Empire cards give your city a personality.
older than 67% of games
collected more than 45% of games
Best with 4 Β· publisher: 13+
longer than 77% of games Β· typical 30β90 min
Takes some learning Β· 2.7 out of 5 Β· heavier than 76%
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