Objective of the Game
In "World Without End", players aim to manage the medieval town of Kingsbridge effectively and gain the most prestige. The player with the most victory points at the end of the game wins.
Game Setup
The game board is placed in the center. Each player chooses a color and takes the corresponding pieces. The building cards, event cards, resources like wool and production tokens, and all other materials are prepared according to the instruction manual.
Gameplay
The game consists of four chapters, each with several rounds:
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Start Chapter: Begin by shuffling and placing the event cards.
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Start Round: At the start of each round, an event card is revealed, defining the events for the round and influencing the game's progress. This card indicates which parish the king visits and what taxes are collected.
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Production Phase: Players receive income and produce resources based on their buildings.
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Action Phase: Each player takes turns performing actions, such as building structures, acquiring resources, or managing diseases. Strategic thinking is crucial here as the order of actions significantly impacts the game.
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Building Phase: Players can construct buildings that provide advantages for future rounds.
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End of Chapter: The chapter ends after all event cards of the chapter are dealt with. Each chapter has unique challenges and victory conditions to be met.
Key Concepts and Special Features
- Victory Point Track: Victory points are earned by completing objectives, building structures, and fulfilling events.
- Event Cards: Influential cards often based on biblical or historical events that change every round.
- Resource Management: Managing resources like gold, grain, and wood is crucial to build structures and pay taxes.
- Diseases: Plagues can affect villagers, requiring specific actions to combat them.
- King's Visit: The royal visit is an event that needs to be anticipated and planned for.
Strategic Tip: Plan ahead and be ready to adapt to new events and situations quickly. Keep an eye on which resources you can afford to invest in and which buildings give you the most benefit in the long term.
