Product Description
In the midst of disarray and class warfare, you have the power to guide the Nation out of chaos. Hegemony, an asymmetric politico-economic card-driven board game, challenges 2-4 players to assume the roles of different socio-economic groups in a fictional state, navigating through economic and social upheaval to achieve their goals.
Main Features
- Control Unique Classes: Take control of the Working Class, Middle Class, Capitalist Class, or the State itself. Understand and leverage the strengths and weaknesses of each class to forge your own path to victory.
- Dynamic Gameplay: With policies like Taxation, Labor Market, Foreign Trade etc. affecting most of your actions, strategic voting and influence peddling become crucial to your success.
- Real World Principles: This game's mechanics are heavily grounded in actual academic principles such as Social-Democracy, Neoliberalism, Nationalism, and Globalism. Experience these ideologies in action, learning more about their real-world applications through dynamic gameplay.
- Multiple Victory Paths: Whether you desire to lead your class to uprising, to prosperity, or to a common compromise, your strategic planning, actions, and political maneuvering will determine the game's outcome. The question is - how will you achieve your hegemony?
FAQ
What is the age recommendation for this game?
Referring to the complexity of gameplay, Hegemony is best suited for players aged 13 and above.
How many players can this game accommodate?
Hegemony can accommodate 2-4 players, making it a versatile choice for both small gatherings and bigger groups.
How long does a typical game of Hegemony last?
Based on board game testers, a typical game of Hegemony lasts approximately 45-90 minutes. However, as with most strategic games, duration can vary based on player count and pace of play.
Game Features
- Year Published: 2023
- Number of Players: 2-4
- Playing Time: 180.0 minutes
- Recommended Age: 14+
Designer and Artists
- Designer: Vangelis Bagiartakis, Varnavas Timotheou
- Artists: Jakub Skop
Game Mechanics
Action/Event, Hand Management, Roles with Asymmetric Information, Simulation, Variable Player Powers, Voting, Worker Placement, Different Worker Types