# Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood of Venice – Apocalypse

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 8.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-4
- **Duration**: 30-120 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Fabrice Lamidey, Thibaud de la Touanne
- **Artists**: Dogan Oztel, Émile Denis, Paul Vérité
- **Publishers**: Triton Noir
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Miniatures, Renaissance, Video Game Theme
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Cooperative Game, Modular Board

## Verdict
An epic expansion that pushes the Assassin's Creed world into exotic jungles with a brilliant open-world system.Top-tier thematic immersionFresh open-world mechanicsSolid cooperative gameplayRichly detailed componentsRequires base gameHeavy language dependencyRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get your hidden blade ready, because Assassin's Creed is taking us somewhere totally unexpected! In 'Brotherhood of Venice – Apocalypse', we're leaving the Italian streets behind to dive deep into the dense, mysterious jungles of the Khmer Empire during the 16th century. This is a thematic journey never before explored by the franchise, and that's saying something!

Triton Noir has gone all out, creating everything from scratch: brand-new environments to explore, enemies that will test your wits, and a fresh arsenal of weapons and equipment to keep your Assassins battle-ready. But the real magic isn't just in the aesthetics; the gameplay gets a massive upgrade. The standout feature is the introduction of an 'open world' system that operates between the iconic Memories. This means you won't just be jumping from one mission to the next; you'll get that sense of freedom and exploration we all crave in the video games, now translated directly to the tabletop.

As a heavy-hitting expansion, the game utilizes action point mechanics and a modular board to ensure every run feels fresh. You'll need to manage your resources with surgical precision while collaborating with your team to face the threats lurking in the jungle shadows. It’s the kind of content that turns the base game into something much deeper and more unpredictable. Just a heads-up for the international crowd: be prepared for a heavy language requirement, as the game relies on extensive text to convey its story and rules. If you're an Assassin's Creed fan who loves a deep, cooperative historical challenge, this expansion is your next must-have destination!

## FAQ
### Can I play Apocalypse solo?
Yes! The game is cooperative and supports 1 to 4 players.

### Do I need the base game?
Absolutely. This is an expansion and cannot be played on its own.

### Is the game very difficult?
It has a medium-to-heavy weight, requiring strategy and good action point management.

### Is the language an issue?
Yes, there is a lot of text. If you aren't fluent in the version's language, it might be tricky.

### How long does a session last?
Depending on the mission complexity, it can take anywhere from 30 to 120 minutes.