Byzantium

Published 2005

From the rulebook: The year is 632 AD. The Byzantine Empire is all that remains of what once was the mighty Roman empire. She herself has only just survived a mighty war against Persia. Both empires now lay exhausted from their long years of struggle. Meanwhile, further south in the deserts of Arabia, the prophet Mohamed has given new meaning to an old religion and sets the peoples of that land on a course of action which will echo down the ages. Under the leadership of a succession of caliphs the Islamic Arabs are about to descend on the prostrate bodies of the Persian and Byzantine empires. From the box: The game 'Byzantium' deals with the rise of the Muslim Caliphate and its war with the Byzantine Empire. Your role as a player is to take a stake in each side and outwit your opponents to secure your own personal victory.

Mechanics

Area Control / Area Influence Area Majority / Influence Dice Rolling Point to Point Movement Worker Placement

Categories

Arabian Medieval Political Wargame

Designers

Martin Wallace

Publishers

Warfrog Games
Byzantium

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
2-3 hours
Weight
Medium — 3.45/5
Year
2005
BGG Rating
6.78
BGG Rank
#3444
Min Age
13+

Frequently Asked Questions

Byzantium supports 2 to 4 players.
A game of Byzantium takes between 120 and 180 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
Byzantium has a complexity rating of 3.45/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Byzantium is 13+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Byzantium has a rating of 6.78/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 1,287 ratings. It is ranked #3444 overall.
Byzantium was designed by Martin Wallace. It was published in 2005.