Plan B Games Alma Mater Board Game – Manage a 15th century U…

Price: $19.99
(as of Nov 08, 2024 20:46:53 UTC – Details)

Alma Mater has players who serve as principals of one of the independent universities of the 15th century. Players seek to strengthen the reputation and prestige of their school. To achieve these goals, players must recruit the best staff and students, exchange knowledge with other schools, and become experts in the school's four disciplines.
IT IS THE DAWN OF A NEW ERA IN EUROPE: In the early 15th century, universities were established to challenge the influence of religion on academic studies. The founders of these institutions did not know that this would fuel academic activities that would spark a cultural revolution.
STRATEGY GAME: In the early Renaissance, players serve as directors of one of the independent universities of the 15th century. Players seek to strengthen the reputation and prestige of their school.
MULTIPLE PATHS TO VICTORY: To achieve these goals, players must recruit the best staff and students, exchange knowledge with other schools, and become experts in the school's four disciplines.
HIGH VARIABILITY: Everyone plays with the same objectives but each player follows a different path depending on the combination of teachers, students and principals used. Only a portion of the material is used in each game, making it highly replayable.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND AVERAGE PLAY TIME: This fun family board game is made for 2 to 4 players and is suitable for ages 14 and up. Average playing time is approximately 90 to 150 minutes.