Discordia

Irongames, Game Harbor, Giochix.it · Board game · 2022
1–4 · best 2 Solo 60–90 min Weight 3.0/5
8.3 rating Ludopedia
7.4 rating BGG
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8.3 rating Ludopedia
7.4 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you love building cities with a historical twist and defensive challenges, Discordia will hook you.

Highlights
  • Engaging strategy
  • Resource management
  • Roman narrative
  • Leader competition
  • Defense challenges
Keep in mind
  • Sudden death risk
  • Moderate playtime
  • Medium complexity
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About the game
Discordia places you in the shoes of a Roman governor tasked with turning a modest military outpost into a thriving metropolis along the Rhine. You must balance building farms, barracks, defenses, harbors, and markets while managing resources, fulfilling decrees, and securing privileges that boost income. Tension comes from Germanic tribes that raid periodically and the need to keep the city growing at a controlled pace—neither too fast to overextend nor too slow to miss opportunities. Players use action cards and dice to decide which projects to construct and when to send merchants or soldiers. Victory can be achieved in two ways: reaching the development goal at the end of the fourth year or impressing Empress Agrippina before then, ending the game by sudden death. Discordia blends urban planning, economics, and defense in a pace that keeps all four players engaged and competitive. It offers strategic depth without being overly complex, ideal for those who enjoy historical themes and building resilient civilizations.
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Ancient: Rome Digital Implementations: BrettspielWelt Digital Implementations: Google Play Digital Implementations: TableTop Simulator Mod (TTS) Digital Implementations: Yucata Rivers: Rhine
Publisher Irongames, Game Harbor, Giochix.it, Maldito Games, Sylex, TLAMA games
Designer Bernd Eisenstein
Artist Lukas Siegmon
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can play?
1 to 4 players.
How long does a game last?
60 to 90 minutes.
What is the complexity level?
Medium, with accessible rules but deep strategy.
What are the game components?
Modular board, action cards, dice, resource tokens, construction markers, and decree tokens.
Who is this game for?
Fans of city‑building and strategy games who enjoy historical themes and defense challenges.
How does the sudden death ending work?
When a player achieves the victory condition, the game ends immediately, stopping all ongoing actions.