Basilica

Basilica is an exciting area - control tile - laying game for two players set in medieval Florence. It offers intense player interaction and is super easy to learn. In this game, you step into the shoes of competing architects building a magnificent cathedral. Each turn, place tiles to expand the cathedral and form single - color areas. Use builder pawns to gain advantages and control spaces. You can also execute orders like moving or removing builders, enhancing abilities, blocking spots, or demolishing parts of the cathedral. There are four tile colors. Your goal is to create the largest single - color areas and have more pawns in them than your opponent. Designed by Łukasz M. Pogoda and first published in 2010, it got further developed with the Festum Fatuorum expansion in 2012. The new Portal Games edition comes with a revamped game board, premium custom - made wooden pawns showing medieval characters, and the expansion, giving you a top - notch gaming experience.

To play Basilica, first, set up the game board that comes with the new edition. Each player takes on the role of an architect. On your turn, place a tile on the board to expand the cathedral and create single - color areas. Then, place your builder pawns in these areas to gain control and advantages. You can also execute orders such as moving or removing builders, increasing your abilities, blocking spaces, or tearing down parts of the cathedral you've already built. Remember, your main goal is to create the largest single - color areas and have more pawns in those areas than your opponent. When it comes to maintenance, keep the game board and tiles clean and dry. Store the wooden pawns carefully to avoid any damage. And if you're using the expansion, make sure to integrate it correctly with the base game.