{"product_id":"ancient-civilizations-of-the-middle-east","title":"Ancient Civilizations of the Middle East","description":"\u003cp\u003eRise, rule, and shape the cradle of civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Civilizations of the Middle East is an exciting, easy-to-learn abstract strategy game where 1-6 players guide legendary civilizations of the Biblical era as they rise, fall, and rise again across up to four Epochs on land and sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers may control one or more civilizations, striving for dominance through conquest, city-building, trade, and devotion to powerful Deities - all while surviving natural disasters. The game can be fully competitive, peacefully strategic, or anything in between, with flexible length ranging from a short contest to an epic multi-hour campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobust Solitaire rules allow play against dynamic Non-Player Civilizations, whether peaceful or aggressive. Historical scenarios recreate famous conflicts from ancient history, letting players step into the roles of iconic rulers and heroes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessible yet deep, it's suitable for families, strategy fans, and anyone looking for a rich, replayable civilization experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInside the \u003cem\u003eAncient Civilizations of the Middle East \u003c\/em\u003ebox, gamers will find:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea 34\" x 22\" mounted game board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e416 round wooden playing disks (Disks) with 52 each of 8 colors. Two extra disks of each color are provided as a replacement for any lost disks. During play, each color is game-limited to 50 disks in supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 small, square (¾ inch square) wooden blocks with 8 stickers for \"Deities.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 larger (1 inch square) wooden blocks (matching the six disk colors for the active civilization's Home Areas)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 large white cylinders or pawns with a star imprinted on one of their sides to designate the Epoch, Turn, and location of an upcoming Competition and\/or Areas which require special Competition-related consideration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 cubes: 12 grey to represent Mountain Strongholds and for special cards, 1 yellow to indicate a mountain area with a Gold Mine, 1 green for a desert area’s Oasis, and 1 blue to represent a sea area’s Fishing Grounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Player Aid Sheets (with the End of Epoch Event Table on the reverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Solitaire Player Aid Sheet (two-sided)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Civilizations' Special Abilities Summary card with Deity Attribute Summary (two-sided)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Optional Rule Cultural Development Tracks card with Bonus Summary (two-sided) for ACME \u0026amp; ACIS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 Civilization Display Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e110 Playing Cards*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRulebook*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaybook: Solitaire Rules, Suggested Set-Ups for games for 1 to 6 players, Historical Scenarios, Design Background, Examples of Play, and Optional Rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of players: 2–4\u003cbr\u003ePlaying Time: 10 Min\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for ages: 4–7\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GMT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53250102428012,"sku":"108310","price":184.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0440\/6493\/1998\/files\/817054012480.png?v=1773016284","url":"https:\/\/www.goodgames.com.au\/products\/ancient-civilizations-of-the-middle-east","provider":"Good Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}