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The First Tsar: Ivan the Terrible
Designed by Stan Kordonskiy
Published by Hobby World, 25th Century Games + 2 more
Moderate Depth: 30 Min Teach
Players
2-4
Community Snapshot
Best with 4
Medium complexity
90–120 min
7.2 on BGG (253)
How It Plays
Area Majority / Influence
You're competing to have the most presence in key areas on the board — think of it like a friendly turf war.
Area Movement
You move your pieces across different regions on the board, trying to position yourself in the best spots.
End Game Bonuses
Extra points are awarded at the end for meeting certain goals — keep an eye on those bonus objectives!
Income
You earn resources automatically each round based on what you've built up — the snowball effect is real.
Market
There's a shared marketplace where prices shift based on what players buy and sell — supply and demand in action.
Worker Placement
You place your workers on action spaces to claim them before anyone else — it's a scramble for the best spots!
About This Game
The First Tsar: Ivan the Terrible is a thematic sequel to the popular board game Rurik: Dawn of Kiev. In this board game you will lead the boyar families competing for power and honor in the 16th-century Tsardom of Russia. Over four decades, you’ll collect income from estates and equip troops, trade with foreigners and fortify cities, seek privileges and carry out royal assignments.…
Source: BoardGameGeek
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