About Crusades, from BoardGameGeek:
1099 A.D. Crusaders conquer Jerusalem, setting the worlds ablaze.
This city, sacred to all, instead of becoming a symbol of unity it became a symbol of endless war. The armies of two Gods rally their strenghts.
The Christians hold the newly formed Crusader states but the Muslim warriors, fierce and unrelenting, are ready to reclaim their lands.
But the outcome of the battles in the Holy Lands cannot be easily forseen.
Will you emerge victorious or will you be forgotten in the sands of time?
Crusades is a card-driven (semi cooperate) light wargame depicting the series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims to control the holy lands. Each player takes the roles of Christian and Muslim leaders with objective to siege, conquer cities and fight to control the christian kingdoms of Cilician Armenia and Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantio). Also at the same time they must defend their imperial cities from their enemies.
Τhe game lasts 7 rounds and in each round two historical event cards determine the conditions and the battles of the game.
At the end of the game
the control of Jerusalem
the number of objective cities conquered
the number of winning battles
the influence/control of the christian kingdoms of Cilician Armenia and Eastern Roman Empire
are compared and the side with the most wins the game!!!
Strategize wisely, it's the only way to control the Holy Lands !!!
