Condition: New
 
Publisher: Board & Dice
Designer: Adam Kwapinski & Andrei Novac
 
Description:
Dark Ages: Heritage of Charlemagne takes you deep into the power struggles of Western Europe during the early medieval period. As a leader of a rising realm, you’ll expand your dominion, develop your economy, and build powerful armies in a strategic game that blends classic 4X elements—exploration, expansion, exploitation, and conquest—with refined Eurogame mechanics. You’ll gather resources from territories under your control and use them to construct buildings, fortifications, and military forces. Each type of structure serves a unique purpose: some offer tactical benefits, others boost your military capabilities or provide victory points.
 
As you grow your empire, you’ll claim noble titles, unlock new technologies, and make use of leader abilities tied to your chosen region. With asymmetric powers and regional differences, every game offers fresh strategic challenges and replayability.
 
Recommended Age: 14+
Average Play Time: 120-180 Minutes
Players: 1-4
Genres: Civilization | Economic | Medieval
Mechanisms: Action Points | Income | Variable Player Powers
Release Date: 2021