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Carthago

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Carthage: about 800 years BC. Founded as a humble trading post by the Phoenicians, the city quickly grew into an important trade hub where precious goods from around the ancient world were traded.

Players represent merchants who attempt to increase their wealth and influence while improving their status within the Merchant’s Guild. Become the greatest merchant in Carthage by loading valuable wares, financing expeditions, and exerting influence in clever ways.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Robert ★★★★★

The detail about Carthage starting as a humble Phoenician trading post before becoming a major hub really pulled me in. I've listened to the whole thing twice now and the 800 BC setting feels vivid without being dry.

Isabella X. ★★★★★

Bought a crate of these for my classroom's ancient civilizations unit, and the kids actually stayed quiet through the whole thing. The 800 BC setting and Phoenician trading post angle give it real historical grounding, not the usual vague ancient-world stuff.

Christopher A. ★★★★★

I grabbed a bulk set for our history co-op and the kids actually stayed quiet through the whole thing, which never happens. The trading-post-to-empire arc is paced well enough that we finished in one sitting.