Xerxes
A resource-management and empire-building game set under King Xerxes I.
- 1-4 Players
- 30–60 minutes
- Age: 10+
- Resource Management, Area Control
Crowdfunded and published in 2019.
In Xerxes, players control Satraps governing provinces of the Achaemenid Empire. Through careful taxation, construction, and campaigning, each Satrap strives to develop a thriving region while competing for royal favor within the empire’s strict expectations.
Gameplay Summary
Xerxes is a competitive resource-management and area-control game where you will:
- progress through phases each turn: Resource, Event, Campaign, Build, Taxation, Turn Change
- collect taxes and resources from your Satrapy
- launch campaigns to expand influence
- construct buildings that provide lasting benefits
- respond to annual events shaping your strategy
- reach 25 Victory Points or lead at the end of the 7th round
