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Base game

The Flow of History

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Published
2016
Players
2–5
Play time
60–90 min
Reach
Niche
Evaluations
0
Themes:
Card GameCivilization
Mechanics:
Auction & biddingEngine buildingDraftingSet collectionDirect conflict

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Main mechanics explained

  • Auction & bidding: Value is set by what players are willing to pay.
  • Engine building: Small early moves compound into a machine that does the work later.
  • Drafting: You pick from a shared pool and pass the rest along.
  • Set collection: Scoring comes from completing the right combinations.
Full publisher description

Description from the publisher: History is a harsh river that flows steadily through the ages. Since the dawn of time, numerous civilizations have risen over the fallen ashes of others, and yet every one of them had once shone brightly in its own moment of glory! The Flow of History is yet another innovative civilization game from Taiwanese designer Jesse Li. Players develop their nation using a unique bidding/price-setting mechanism to purchase new cards, but what is paid to the supply might also be harvested into the pockets of other players later, which puts a twist on your strategy of bidding cards, and also simulates economic inflation in the game. Don't forget to build a formidable military to clash with cultures led by your enemy, and create an unforgettable tale of your civilization in The Flow of History .

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