Pompeii – Acquire wealth and seize Power!
Welcome to Pompeii, the prosperous city at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. The bustling city of Pompeii is on the brink of a new era. As the paterfamilias of your noble family, you stand at the start of an adventure. You begin with three dedicated citizens, ready to work for you and expand your influence in the city giving you the opportunity to conquer Pompeii and leave your mark on history!
In the board game Pompeii, everything revolves around strategy, clever use of resources, trade and negotiations to build your powerful empire. Every round, you put your citizens to work, performing essential actions: gather produce, build, train, or trade. Gather resources, convert raw materials into valuable products, construct impressive buildings, train specialists, recruit new citizens, and trade to strengthen your position. You decide the course of your strategy!
Specialists and City Cards
Train specialized workers, each with unique skills. Experienced Players can also use Pompeii’s city deck to unlock additional skills.
Seize power!
Pay attention to the progress of your opponents as they are not idle. Everyone wants to mobilize their Roman army and take hold of the Castrum: the Pompeian military camp. Only the first player to station their army at the camp outside the city will seize absolute control of Pompeii and win the game!
The threat of Mount Vesuvius
But be warned! While you strive for victory, Mount Vesuvius looms ominously in the distance. This unpredictable volcano could erupt at any moment, costing you more than you bargained for. Together with your opponents you must make enough sacrifices to keep the volcano in good spirits. Ignore the warning signs, and you may find yourself buried under layers of deadly ash and molten lava.
Can you bring Pompeii under your rule and outsmart the Vesuvius? In this game, it’s all about smart strategies, perfect timing, trading and negotiation with your fellow players. Pompeii challenges you not only to claim the city for yourself but also to survive as a group!
Are you ready to go down in history as the new ruler of Pompeii?
Please note: pictures are based on the current Dutch prototype and may differ from the final game.
Why back this game?
- Beautiful hand drawn illustrations using pencil and watercolor paint,
by Frederick van de Bunt – Art Studio - Unique game play dynamics: claim victory for yourself, but survive as a group
- The game gradually increases in complexity, giving the opportunity to ease into it.
- Guaranteed shipment in Q4 2025!
