Of Popes and Plagues

The definitive edition of the high-tension historical strategy game is here, featuring a unique "dice-placement" mechanic and shifting loyalties for the ultimate 14th-century survival experience.

Of Popes & Plagues transports you to a Europe teetering on the edge of collapse. As the leader of a powerful noble house, you must navigate the treacherous waters of the Great Schism and the encroaching Black Death. In this game of tactical maneuvering, players must manage their influence across various city-states, deciding when to support the papacy for spiritual boons and when to retreat behind city walls to avoid the plague. This edition focuses on "risk versus piety," where every move you make to gain political power could expose your nobility to the devastating effects of the pandemic.

Beyond the grim historical atmosphere, this version features a dynamic "Plague Spread" system that keeps every player on high alert. The modular board ensures that no two outbreaks are ever the same, forcing you to adapt your trade routes and alliances on the fly. With its blend of area control and resource management, the game offers a deep, thematic challenge that captures the desperation and ambition of one of history’s most chaotic eras.

Game Specs at a Glance:
Age Range: 14+ Years
Publisher: Letiman Games
Play Time: 45-60 Minutes
Player Count: 2-4 Players
Complexity: Medium (Area Control, Risk Management)

What's in the Box?

• 1 Modular Map of 14th Century Europe
• 48 Noble Influence Cubes
• 20 Plague Tokens
• 40 Papal Decree & Event Cards
• 12 Customer "Action" Dice
• 4 Player Reference Mats
• 1 Rulebook
• 1 Silk-Screened Plague Doctor Token