RIO GRANDE GAMES
Praga Caput Regni R
io Grande Games would like to announce the upcoming release of PRAGA CAPUT REGNI. Praga is the latest game from designer Vladimir Suchý, the designer of Underwater Cities, Last Will, and Pulsar 2849. Praga Caput Regni gets its name from the 14th century Latin slogan: Prague, Head of the Kingdom. In this case, the kingdom is the Holy Roman Empire, and the head is Charles IV, the newly crowned King of Bohemia.
How it Works Each player represents Prague’s wealthy citizens who are competing to build various projects – both public and private. These projects were designed to modernize and strengthen the city of Prague. The player who can impress the king the most during the game is the winner. Players take turns choosing available actions on the “action crane.” This crane is a wheel that holds action tiles that show two possible actions. A player will select a tile and, based on its position on the wheel, may gain additional benefits or may have to pay an additional cost. They pick one of the actions on the tile and execute them. The players must manage resources (gold and stone), which are used to fund the improvements they build during the game. The higher production levels for the commodities will trigger some immediate benefits once unlocked. Several actions allow the player to upgrade their action board. Basic actions can be upgraded by selecting the appropriate tile. These upgrades function only for the player who chooses them. The player can also add wall tiles to their action board to unlock bonuses and score points. The placement of these tiles on the player’s action board also allows them to receive certain adjacency bonuses when placed next to other tiles. Finally, there are actions that players can use to build projects in Prague. The two main ways to improve the city is by constructing buildings and the King’s Road. The Construction action requires the use of resources. Players can use clever planning and proper tile placement to claim additional bonuses. Progress on the King’s Road unlocks rewards and allows the 14 AROUND THE table • Q4 2020
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player to eventually begin construction on the Charles Bridge, another important landmark in Prague that still stands today.
Game Features Praga Caput Regni features high-quality attractive art that will take components and players back to the era of King Charles. The player boards are dual-layered and designed to track the production of resources without the possibility of being disrupted by a bump to the table. The large main game board features bright graphics and amazing art. There are also (if the players choose to use them) 3D representations of three important structures built during this time: the Charles Bridge, the Hunger Wall, and the Prague Cathedral. These give the game a stunning presence on the table. Praga Caput Regni is a game for 1-4 players, ages 14+, with a playing time of 30 minutes per player. For more information on these or other Rio Grande Games titles, please visit our website: riograndegames.com. Author: Ken Hill, Production/Marketing Manager riograndegames.com
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