Rattus

Prepare for a journey to the 14th century, where Europe is about to be devastated by the Black Death! In Rattus, you and your friends take on the roles of leaders trying to protect your populations as the plague relentlessly spreads across the continent. The goal is simple: have the largest surviving population when the game ends. To achieve this, you'll have the help of medieval historical figures. Peasants give you more people, Monks keep the rats (and the plague!) away, Merchants try to flee the chaos, Knights, unintentionally, spread the disease with their battles, Witches use their powers to control the plague, and Kings hide in their safe palaces. But beware, the plague doesn't choose who to attack! Each round, a new region is hit, and the competition for area control intensifies. You'll need strategy to position your followers, use the special abilities of each class, and perhaps even hinder your opponents a little. Rattus is a medium-weight strategy game, perfect for those who enjoy good area control with a striking historical theme and a touch of unpredictability. It's a race against time and disease, where every decision counts to ensure your people's survival.