Jerusalem: Anno Domini

Ierusalem: Anno Domini transports players to the spring of 33 AD, in the midst of a crucial moment in history. The city of Jerusalem is abuzz with the arrival of Jesus of Nazareth, who is preparing to celebrate Easter in the company of his apostles. Each player takes on the role of a community of followers, coming from different villages and towns around, with a single objective: to position their followers as close as possible to the Last Supper. Developed by Carmen G. Jiménez and illustrated by L.A. Draws, the game can be played individually or in groups of up to four participants. Players compete to win points by getting their followers to sit at the table, where the proximity of Jesus and the apostles determines the amount of victory points at the end of the game. Accumulating parable tiles and offering tokens also contributes to the score. The board displays different key locations: the marketplace, the desert, the mountain, the lake and the temple. Sending followers to these points offers resources such as stones, bread, fish and denarii, as well as cards that enable different actions. Players can choose to listen to parables, change places or perform favors, always keeping an eye on the time, as the Sanhedrin's patience is limited. The cards are the heart of the game, each representing one of the five main locations, and enabling combinations that will bring the apostles to the table. Card management and organizing the followers around Jesus are crucial to maximizing points. With a rich and dynamic theme, Ierusalem: Anno Domini promises intriguing challenges. It is an invitation for players to devise intelligent strategies, making the most of their resources and followers. This is a game for those looking for both excitement and depth in their gameplay!

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

In Ierusalem: Anno Domini, start by setting up your personal board, choosing a convenient starting position for the tokens and resources. Concentrate on balancing your actions between the five different types available: prayer, charity, influence, construction and congregation.

During the game, optimize the use of your disciples by managing their presence on the board. Make the most of special actions to gain strategic advantages. Keep an eye on event cards and react accordingly, as they can significantly alter your strategy.

Manage your resources carefully and consider how best to use them to build the Tabernacle or influence the Sanhedrin. Use your spiritual rewards effectively to maximize your victory points.

Think ahead and plan your moves taking into account not only your current needs, but also your future opportunities and the impact of your opponents' actions.

Consider the different victory conditions and adjust your tactics as the game progresses, ensuring that you have a strong presence in Jerusalem and are prepared for the decisive final showdown.

Main objective

The main objective of the game "Ierusalem: Anno Domini" is to portray the journey and efforts of the apostles who remained in Jerusalem after Jesus' death, seeking to spread his teachings and strengthen the new Christian faith. Players must collaborate to build communities, preach and convert followers, facing historical and strategic challenges, while trying to achieve spiritual goals before the destruction of Jerusalem.

Tips for playing Jerusalem: Anno Domini

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Jerusalem: Anno Domini:

• Focus on balancing diplomacy with military action; alliances are essential for success.
• Invest in improving your trading skills to optimize resources and expand your empire.
• Manage troop morale well; prolonged campaigns without rest can lead to rebellions.
• Pay attention to the faction leaders; their personalities can drastically influence the narrative.
• Explore all the possible routes to get more complete information about the terrain and its difficulties.
• Use spies to obtain information about enemy plans and avoid ambushes.
• Make moral decisions carefully, they can impact your relations with other factions.
• Also focus on cultural development to maintain social stability.

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Mechanics of Jerusalem: Anno Domini

• Allocation of Workers - Players assign disciples to carry out different tasks in Jerusalem. Each location offers a specific action that players must optimize in order to obtain resources, influence or meet strategic objectives. Choosing where and when to allocate workers is crucial to maximizing efficiency and blocking opponents' actions.
• Solo - This mechanic allows you to play Ierusalem: Anno Domini alone, facing an automated system that simulates an opponent. Solo mode introduces specific challenges and alternative objectives, adapting the difficulty and dynamics to keep the experience engaging and challenging, even without the presence of other players.
• Allocation of Different Types of Workers - Players have access to various types of disciples, each with unique skills and functions. These workers differ in their ability to collect resources or perform special actions. The strategic allocation and management of these different types is key to overcoming challenges and progressing in the game.

Game components Jerusalem: Anno Domini

See all the items in the game below Jerusalem: Anno Domini:

• 1 Center tray
• 4 individual trays
• Instruction manual
• 4 Developer Discs
• 4 Inactive Warehouse Disks
• 3 Locked Location Disks
• 32 Benefit forms
• 28 Parable pieces
• 50 gift cards
• 15 Location Sign Pieces
• 60 Denarius coins
• 7 Trial Pieces in the Sanhedrin
• 1 Deck of 10 Starter Cards for Each Player
• 1 Deck of 23 Mahane Cards
• 1 Deck of 10 Cards from 33 AD.
• 1 Additional Deck of 10 Starter Cards for Each Player
• 4 Support Cards for 3 or 4 Player Matches
• 2 Support Cards for 1 or 2 Player Matches
• 1 Deck of 25 Barabbas Cards
• 1 Jesus piece
• 12 Apostle Markers in 4 Colors
• 60 Followers in 4 Different Colors
• 30 Stone Chips
• 30 sheets of bread
• 30 Fish Chips
• 4 Punctuation Markers
• 1 Sanhedrin marker
• 4 Favors Granted Markers

Additional Information

• Ludopedia link: https://ludopedia.com.br/jogo/ierusalem-anno-domini
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