Jerusalem, 33 AD: A crowd gathers at the city gates to welcome Jesus of Nazareth as he prepares to celebrate the Passover seder with his apostles and followers. With a revolutionary message he has gathered followers everywhere, but also aroused suspicion among religious authorities. The Last Supper will soon be celebrated, and the fate of one of the most influential figures in human history will be sealed.
In Ierusalem: Anno Domini we represent one of the communities of followers of Jesus of Nazareth who, coming to Jerusalem from nearby towns and villages, want to get closer to the place of the Last Supper and feel as close as possible to the seats of Jesus and his want to position apostles. The closer we are, the more points we earn at the end of the game. We also score for the sacrificial symbols and parable tiles we have collected.
Different locations are shown on the board: the market, the desert, the mountain, the lake and the temple. After sending our minions to one of these locations, we get stones, bread and fish, as well as denarii or cards that allow us to perform more than one action. Among these actions, players can choose between listening to a parable, going to the table, changing places or granting a favor. All this is happening while the Sanhedrin is running out of patience. When this happens, as symbolized by a tile moving on a marker, the endgame is activated.
However, the most important element of the game are the cards. Each card has a symbol that corresponds to one of the five key locations in the game. As we play them, we form combinations that will allow us to bring the apostles to the table of the Last Supper. The optimal placement of our followers around Jesus and the apostles will also be done through the management of cards, as well as various tools at our disposal.
Behind a very compelling theme, Ierusalem: Anno Domini will not disappoint lovers of challenging games. Players have a wide range of options at their fingertips and multiple ways to earn points. Preparing the best strategies to get the most out of your followers will be one of the keys to victory.
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