Phoenicia

About the game

What is Phoenicia?

Empires rise and fall. In the buffer areas and crossroads between civilizations, however, a clever ruler can sometimes adopt new ideas, establish trade, and found a city state -- such as the great Phoenician cities of Tyre and Sidon -- that will outlast many neighbouring empires. Phoenicia is about building an empire worthy of an entry into the annals of time. You must build up your economy and increase your population whilst holding all others at bay. You will be challenged by your neighbouring countries to the next technology advancement that will help you to feed your population. Some of this game's mechanics were inspired by Outpost.

How it plays

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Questions to bring to BoardGameBrain

• How do setup and the first turn work in Phoenicia?
• When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
• How should the table resolve an unusual timing or rules interaction?