Antike
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- Designer Mac Gerdts
- Publisher PD-Verlag , eggertspiele , Oya , Rio Grande Games
- Illustration Mac Gerdts , Alexander Jung , Steffi Krage
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What to Expect
In Antike, players lead ancient nations like Greeks, Romans, or Egyptians through city building, naval expansion, and scientific discoveries. The game uses a Rondel mechanism to select actions, combined with area control and movement on a double-sided board offering two scenarios. Success depends on strategic planning and diplomacy rather than luck.
Who Is This Game For?
Antike is designed for experienced gamers who enjoy complex strategy games with a longer playtime of around 120 minutes. Suitable for ages 12 and up, it requires patience and some familiarity with mechanics like Rondel and area control.
How It Works
Players move their markers on the Rondel to perform actions such as building cities, researching technology, or moving armies and ships. Area Majority determines control over regions, while Area Movement manages troop and fleet positioning. The goal is to be the first to acquire a set number of ancient personalities.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Mac Gerdts, Antike was nominated for the Meeples Choice Award in 2005 and placed third in the 2006 Deutscher Spiele Preis Best Family/Adult Game category. It is part of Gerdts’ Rondel series, uniquely combining Rondel with area control and movement.
Awards
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- 2005 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
Pro
- Deep strategy with Rondel mechanism
- Variety of ancient civilizations to play
- Balanced mix of area control and movement
- Multiple international award nominations
Contra
- Long playtime requires patience
- High complexity for beginners
- No solo mode available
Setting & atmosphere
Set in the ancient world, players lead civilizations such as Greeks, Romans, Persians, and Egyptians across land and sea on a large-scale map involving city building, warfare, and exploration.
Tips for beginners
Focus on understanding the Rondel mechanism and plan your moves several turns ahead to gain effective influence.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Antike does not support solo play; the minimum number of players is two.
How long does a game really take?
A game of Antike typically lasts about 120 minutes, depending on player experience.
What prior experience do I need?
Basic knowledge of strategy games and familiarity with Rondel and area majority mechanics is helpful.
How does this compare to similar games?
Antike uniquely combines the Rondel mechanism with area majority and movement within an ancient civilization theme.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and length, Antike is better suited for experienced players than for families with younger children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The Rondel mechanism that controls action selection is the key feature of Antike.
Fazit
Antike is a recommended game for strategy enthusiasts who appreciate depth and an ancient world setting. It demands patience and a good grasp of its mechanics due to its complexity and length.
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