Rio Grande Games: Resafa – Strategic City Building Board Game, Economic Management, Ancient Desert Theme, Family Friendly, Ages 14+, 1-4 Players

RIO GRANDE: RESAFA – The game Resafa takes place during the 3rd century AD in the area of today’s Middle East. Resafa now lies in ruins in modern-day Syria, but at this time it was a fortified desert outpost that flourished as a stop along important caravan routes. In the game, players represent merchants who travel on business trips and buy and sell goods in the various cities in the region. Resafa had no local sources of water, so it depended heavily on large cisterns to collect the spring and winter rainwater to make the area habitable. Players build water tanks and canals to distribute that water where it is needed. In the cities, they build workshops to help their businesses grow, which will allow them to collect resources and camels. They also construct gardens between the businesses, generating more resources and also victory points. The game is played over six rounds. In each round, a player takes only three actions, playing action cards in this tight and exciting game.

Features

• SURVIVE IN A PARCHED LAND: Travel back to the 3rd century AD in the area of today’s Middle East. Conquer and build wealth in a fortified desert outpost that flourished as an important caravan routes.
• STEP INTO RESAFA: City in the Desert, a board game of trade and survival in a parched land. Journey along merchant routes, undertake business deals, and strive for water, the city’s lifeblood.
• In Resafa, every decision BALANCES ECONOMIC PROSPERITY WITH THE PRIMAL NEED FOR SURVIVAL. Will you thrive in this dynamic desert realm? Help the city grow by strategically building canals, workshops and gardens.
• FAST-PACED SIX ROUNDS: Resafa is a complex game that is quickly won in just a few turns as your build your wealth. Resafa is played over six rounds, in each round a player plays three action cards.