description Concordia Overview
Trade and settlement around the Roman Mediterranean provide the setting for Concordia. Players expand trading networks by establishing houses in cities and managing the goods needed for further development. The emphasis is economic rather than military, so competition comes through access to locations and opportunities instead of direct combat between monarchs. A hand of personality cards controls the actions available each turn.
Acquiring more cards broadens those choices while also affecting end-of-game scoring, giving purchases both immediate and longer-term significance. Reclaiming played cards creates another timing decision within that cycle. Concordia suits players who enjoy resource planning and interaction without a battle system. Its historical setting gives the economy a clear theme, but the design is a strategy game rather than a detailed simulation of Roman politics.
help Concordia FAQ
Is Concordia actually a medieval conquest game?
No. Concordia is Mac Gerdts' 2013 economic strategy board game about Roman families expanding trade networks across the Roman Empire.
How does Concordia score points?
Scoring comes from cards tied to Roman gods such as Vesta, Jupiter, Saturnus, Mercurius, Mars, and Minerva. The trick is that the same cards you buy for actions also define your endgame scoring.
Does Concordia use Mac Gerdts' rondel mechanism?
No. Unlike Gerdts games such as Imperial and Navegador, Concordia uses a hand management and deck-building style action system instead of a rondel.
Which Concordia box should a new player look for?
The original Concordia supports 2 to 5 players and plays in roughly 90 minutes. Concordia Venus is a later standalone version that adds team play and more map content.
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