Era: Medieval Age Solo Rules

Welcome to the solo rules for Era: Medieval Age! If you’re eager to play this exciting game on your own, you’ve come to the right place. I’m here to guide you through the gameplay and give you some helpful tips along the way. So, let’s dive in!

To set up the game, you’ll need the Era: Medieval Age board, the rulebook, and the solo game pad. Start by placing the board in front of you and gathering all the necessary components. Once you’re ready, follow these steps:

1. Choose your difficulty level: The solo game pad offers different difficulty levels to suit your preferences and skill level. Pick the one that feels right for you and mark it on the pad.

2. Place the player cubes: Take the player cubes and place them in their respective trays on the board, according to the chosen difficulty level. These cubes represent your opponents in the game.

3. Draw Event cards: Shuffle the Event cards and draw a number of them as indicated by the chosen difficulty level. These cards will influence the game and add a layer of unpredictability.

4. Begin the game: Now it’s time to start playing! Follow the regular gameplay rules as described in the rulebook, with a few adjustments for the solo variant. Take turns as if you were playing against other opponents, making decisions and taking actions.

As you play, keep these tips in mind to improve your solo experience:

– Focus on efficiency: With no other players to compete against, you have the advantage of being able to plan your moves carefully. Look for opportunities to maximize your actions and resources.

– Balance expansion and defense: It’s important to strike a balance between expanding your own territory and defending against your opponents’ advances. Take into account the potential threats and adjust your strategy accordingly.

– Make use of Event cards: The Event cards can greatly impact the game. When they come into play, adapt your plans and take advantage of the changing circumstances.

By following these solo rules and employing clever strategies, you’ll be able to enjoy Era: Medieval Age even when playing on your own. Embrace the challenges, make decisive moves, and strive for victory in this immersive medieval world. Good luck!

In the Solitaire Game, I’ll be playing for a total of 8 rounds, trying to get the best score possible.

Here’s a helpful tip: to keep track of the rounds, use the wood track on an unused player board. Put an extra peg in the “8” hole and move it back after finishing each round. When you reach the last hole on the wood track, that means you’ve completed 8 rounds and the game is done.

Now, let’s talk about the setup. First, return 1 longhouse, 2 keeps, and all tracking tokens to the game box. Then, use all the remaining structures and dice for the game. Build your starting domain as usual for multiplayer games, but this time, start with 3 scorched areas.

All the rules from the basic game still apply, but there are a few changes for the solitaire version.

Now, let’s dive into the gameplay!

Hey there! Let’s dive into the world of play, specifically how it works in this game called Era: Medieval Age. Now, there’s a little twist – we’ll imagine that there’s another player, let’s call him Sir Philippe. He’s an imaginary buddy who’s going to roll 3 dice, and whatever disasters those dice show, they’ll affect only you. No need to worry about Sir Philippe, he’s just here to make your game a little more thrilling!

Roll

So, after you roll your dice, up to three times, it’s time for Sir Philippe to make his move. You’ll need to roll 2 gray dice and 1 yellow die for him. One little thing to keep in mind, though – you only roll his dice once at the end of each Roll step, right before you resolve your feathers. Easy enough, right?

Disasters

Alright, disasters can be a bit tricky, but don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Here’s the thing – when it comes to treachery or attack disasters, they’ll both come your way. Yeah, even if it’s Sir Philippe who’s rolling the dice. Now, let me reassure you that those fancy-looking skulls on Sir Philippe’s dice won’t affect you at all, and you don’t have to worry about counting them either. We’re here to have fun, after all!

Let’s Get Building!

In this game, you can use all the dice, as long as you build the right structures. Just keep in mind that some dice will go back to the game box during setup.

The Art of Extortion

When it’s time to extort, compare the swords and shields you rolled with the ones on Sir Philippe’s dice.

If you have the most swords, just like usual, you get to extort 1 resource from the other player. Any resources that Sir Philippe takes from you are simply removed from your resource track. When you extort from Sir Philippe, choose from the resources displayed on his dice.

When I play this game, if my dice don’t show any resources, I don’t get any. If Sir Philippe takes a resource from me, he prefers trade goods first, then stone, then wood, and finally food. If I can’t give him a resource or I refuse to, I have to advance my disaster peg twice instead.

End of the Game

After I complete 8 rounds, I need to tally my score and compare it to the chart.

Don’t forget to score the Most Culture bonus (I must have at least 1 culture) and the Most Walled Area bonus (if I have an enclosed area in my domain).

How did I rank? I always try to beat my best score each time I play.