Journeys of Paul (Box Edition)

This historical strategy game simulates events that took place around 60 AD in the Mediterranean region. The time is immediately after Paul completed his famous four journeys during which he spread the gospel and established the first churches in the Roman Empire. Each player in the game plays a missionary who, like Paul, travels through the Roman Empire and attempts to start churches in several key cities. The game simulates the difficulties and challenges confronted by Paul during his journeys. Each player starts the journey in Jerusalem. The player who reaches Rome first, after establishing 3 churches wins. The game is a race. Bad events are represented by Event cards. Opportunity and City cards help the player and are kept. in hand and played when needed. Each player moves to a city (circles) and then builds a Church by gathering 7 Cell Groups. It may take several turns to get to a city or to get 7 Cell Groups. Then each player moves to another city and builds a Church until he has 3 Churches. Then the player moves to Rome to win! No Bible knowledge is needed to play. Playing time: 1-3 hours. Includes: 50 event cards, 60 opportunity cards, 30 city cards, 23X36 historically accurate map, 6 sets of playing pieces, and a rule book with great Solitaire rules. 1-6 players.
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The time is 60 A.D. and the place is the pagan Roman Empire. Ship wrecks Angry Mobs Roman Soldiers Political Unrest All these are included in this exciting, fast-paced game which blends stragegy, skill and chance while providing great fun and time together. For 1-6 players ages 10 and up.
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