Description
The Downfall of Pompeii is a board game that was released in 2018. The game is set in 79 A.D., and players are tasked with saving the city of Pompeii from Mount Vesuvius. The game features 140 pieces, 61 game cards, 53 Pompeii cards, 7 omen cards, 1 A.D. 79 card, 45 lava tiles bearing 6 symbols, 1 volcano, and 1 cloth bag. The game board and rule booklet are also included. The game can be played by 2 to 4 players, and takes 45 minutes to complete.
Can you escape the inferno. It?s the year of the Consulship of Augustus and Vespasian's. The rich, beautiful Roman city of Pompeii sits at the foot of majestic Mount Vesuvius. Renowned for exotic, easy, and ample luxury, the wealthy town attracts the best of Rome?s proud citizens. But a terrible secret lies deep beneath the slopes of the mighty mountain. A primeval secret is about to unleash unspeakable horrors on this fateful afternoon. The mountain, so very long asleep, is finally reawakening. Come to beautiful Pompeii. Use your cards to attract your Roman friends and relatives to visit select sites. But beware. The dreaded Vesuvius card means the mountain is awake, spewing fiery lava onto the unsuspecting city.
Features:
- 140 citizen playing pieces in 4 colours
- 61 game cards
- 53 pompeii cards
- 7 omen cards
- 1 A.D. 79 card
- 45 lava tiles bearing 6 symbol
- 1 volcano
- 1 cloth bag
- 1 game board
- 1 rule booklet
- Age: 10 and up
- Players: 2 to 4
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Learn time: 20 minutes