# Historia

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2014
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #2295
- **Players**: 1-6 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 120 min
- **Weight**: 3.10 / 5
- **Designers**: Marco Pranzo
- **Artists**: Marina Fischetti, Miguel Coimbra
- **Publishers**: Giochix.it, Arclight Games, Bard Centrum Gier, Gigamic, Golden Egg Games
- **Categories**: Civilization
- **Mechanics**: Action Retrieval, Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection

## Verdict
If you love building empires and enjoy long‑term planning, Historia gives you that with smooth flow and cards that recycle.Sleek hand managementFast game flowStrategic varietyRobust solo modeModerate learning curvePlaytime can stretchSome cards may dominateRECOMMENDED

## Description
Historia puts you and up to five friends (or a solo player with AI bots) in charge of a civilization that spans 12,000 years, from humanity's first spark to the Singularity era. Each game takes about 25 minutes per player, so the total length ranges from two to two‑and‑a‑half hours depending on the group size. The core of the game is the action cards: you draw, play, and then discard them into a queue that returns the cards to your hand after a few turns, letting you plan ahead. As you progress, your civilization discovers technologies, expands across the globe, trades with more advanced neighbours, and builds a military for wars and raids that resolve smoothly without breaking the flow. Building wonders also matters, granting victory points and attracting tourists and new settlers who follow your leaders and national advisors. When the modern era or the Singularity is reached, the game ends and the player with the most VPs wins. The game blends hand management, simultaneous action selection, area majority/influence, and action retrieval, delivering a strategic experience that rewards long‑term planning without feeling heavy. The artwork and flavor text give an epic feel, reminding that history is made by strong leaders, wise advisors, conquests, discoveries, wars, trade and wonders. In short, Historia offers a deep yet accessible civilization game with elegant mechanics that keep the play fluid and fun.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
1 to 6 players, including a solo variant with AI bots.

### How long does a game take?
Roughly 25 minutes per player, typically between 2 and 2½ hours.

### What is the game's complexity?
BGG weight 3.1/5 – medium, with a few rules to learn.

### What components are included?
Action cards, world map board, technology markers, army pieces, wonder tokens, and tourism cubes.

### Is it suitable for beginners to civilization games?
Yes, although hand management requires some planning, the rules are clear and the flow is quick.

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