06/30/2017
During the summer of 1565, the Ottoman Empire laid siege to the island of Malta in the Mediterranean. Vastly outnumbered, the Knights Hospitaller and local Maltese defenders withstood the siege for nearly four months until a relief force arrived in early September. The victory became one of the defining moments of sixteenth-century European, celebrated across the continent.
06/26/2017
To celebrate the recent release of the revised edition of Akrotiri, designers Jay Cormier and Sen-Foong Lim continue to reflect on the game’s development in the second part of their designer diary.
The world is on the brink of total collapse. Already devastated by a terrible plague, much of the globe has gone dark. Small groups of survivors struggle to keep the world alive, but their efforts are no longer enough. The world needs leaders to rise up and find the way back from the brink of extinction. That task has fallen to you. You must find a way or nobody will. You are humanity’s last chance.
06/20/2017
For centuries, the citadel has rebuffed attacks by armies of beasts, dark warriors, and even mages. Its mighty walls have endured without losing so much as a chip from a single stone. Yet never before has the citadel faced such a massive army, organized with one goal: utter destruction. Only the mightiest heroes can hope to defend the fortress against this evil horde.
Many majestic animals live deep in the heart of the jungle. It’s a great place to live and play, but sometimes the jungle can be a scary place. The tiniest mouse, the strongest lion, or the biggest elephant must all live in harmony if they want to find their place in the world. Join them in their natural habitat as they learn to coexist together!
06/12/2017
To celebrate the upcoming release of the revised edition of Akrotiri, designers Jay Cormier and Sen-Foong Lim are reflecting on the development of the game in a series of designer diaries. Today, they look at origins of the game and its unique treasure-hunting mechanics.
You are a spymaster. Your mission: dominate the world of undercover intelligence by deploying agents to complete vital missions. To complete your mission, you must first build an underground network of highly trained agents from different branches of espionage.
06/08/2017
It is the dawn of the twentieth century and the elite of Europe are looking for the most luxurious way to convey themselves across the continent. This means travelling by rail. Other than the fabled Orient Express, however, there is a dearth of rail lines that cater to the tastes of these discerning clients. As a railroad entrepreneur, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your empire and become the railroad baron you’ve always dreamt of being.
