{"product_id":"of-popes-and-plagues","title":"Of Popes and Plagues","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe definitive edition of the high-tension historical strategy game is here, featuring a unique \"dice-placement\" mechanic and shifting loyalties for the ultimate 14th-century survival experience.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf Popes \u0026amp; Plagues transports you to a Europe teetering on the edge of collapse. As the leader of a powerful noble house, you must navigate the treacherous waters of the Great Schism and the encroaching Black Death. In this game of tactical maneuvering, players must manage their influence across various city-states, deciding when to support the papacy for spiritual boons and when to retreat behind city walls to avoid the plague. This edition focuses on \"risk versus piety,\" where every move you make to gain political power could expose your nobility to the devastating effects of the pandemic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the grim historical atmosphere, this version features a dynamic \"Plague Spread\" system that keeps every player on high alert. The modular board ensures that no two outbreaks are ever the same, forcing you to adapt your trade routes and alliances on the fly. With its blend of area control and resource management, the game offers a deep, thematic challenge that captures the desperation and ambition of one of history’s most chaotic eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame Specs at a Glance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAge Range: 14+ Years\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Letiman Games\u003cbr\u003ePlay Time: 45-60 Minutes\u003cbr\u003ePlayer Count: 2-4 Players\u003cbr\u003eComplexity: Medium (Area Control, Risk Management)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e1 Modular Map of 14th Century Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e48 Noble Influence Cubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e20 Plague Tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e40 Papal Decree \u0026amp; Event Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e12 Customer \"Action\" Dice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e4 Player Reference Mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e1 Rulebook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e1 Silk-Screened Plague Doctor Token\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gnome Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52515195257119,"sku":"HTB HTBOPP001","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/9080\/5791\/files\/of-popes-_-plagues-game-box-display.webp?v=1778079423","url":"https:\/\/gnomegames.com\/products\/of-popes-and-plagues","provider":"Gnome Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}