PD-Verlag 7 Empires (EN)

7 Empires – Power, Influence, and Intrigue in 18th Century Europe

In 7 Empires, Europe of the 18th century becomes a stage for power, intrigue, and shifting alliances. Seven great Empires struggle for dominance, and you pull the strings behind the scenes. By exerting influence, steering policies, and anticipating the intentions of your rivals, you shape the fate of an entire continent—without ever ruling an empire directly.

The game thrives on interaction and uncertainty. Influence is never secure, alliances can change in an instant, and every decision may open opportunities for others. With elegant, compact rules and a surprising depth of choices, 7 Empires rewards clever timing, psychological insight, and long-term planning. Victory belongs to those who can read the table, predict opponents’ moves, and adapt before power slips through their fingers.

Game Details

• board game
• offers deep strategy with surprisingly simple rules
• creates constant tension through shifting influence
• rewards clever anticipation of other players’ plans
• keeps every turn engaging and highly interactive
• feels different every time thanks to player dynamics
• balances planning with dramatic, sudden changes
• delivers a strong historical atmosphere without complexity
• shines as a thinking game for experienced players
• Age: 14+
• Player: 2 - 6
• Duration: 60 - 120 minutes
• Language: english

Contents

• 1 game board
• 4 storage boxes
• 1 rulebook
• 1 historical booklet: The life of the Monarchs
• 35 action marker
• 7 power marker
• 47 two-master
• 47 three-master
• 49 artillery
• 49 infantry
• 56 influence cards
• 16 starting or overview cards
• 4 reference sheets
• 7 action marker trays
• 7 monarchs
• 26 city tiles
• 26 palace tiles
• 140 flags
• 17 clock tiles
• 6 position tiles
• 18 victory point tiles