Zien we je op het Spellenspektakel? 7 & 8 nov. in de Jaarbeurs in Utrecht! ⮕

Abbates - Board game

Description

Embark on a historical journey within the walls of Bornem Abbey, the heart of the board game Abbates. Players take on the role of abbots vying to acquire the most prestigious collections of stained glass windows, precious artifacts, and ancient manuscripts from the monumental abbey library.

Against the atmospheric backdrop of the abbey, the game unfolds on a dynamic 3x3 grid representing the courtyard, surrounded by corridors along which the abbots move. Players move their abbot figures through these corridors, strategically choosing rows or columns of the grid to acquire the most coveted artifacts. Using abbot cards, players can perform actions that reflect the "Rule of Benedict." Successful moves aligned with these venerable guidelines receive powerful bonus cards that can significantly influence the course of the game.

Scoring points in Abbates requires both tactical insight and foresight: players must assemble their collections according to specific patterns to accumulate as many points as possible. The strategic depth is further enhanced by the penalty points system, which requires players to limit the points difference between their own player character and the Abbot General.

Read more

Product form

€39,95 Incl. VAT

Op voorraad  Op voorraad
Op werkdagen voor 14.00 uur besteld? Dan wordt je bestelling dezelfde dag verzonden!
Pre-order
Dit product kun je voorbestellen door een pre-order te plaatsen. Koop je in dezelfde bestelling ook andere producten? Dan wordt je gehele bestelling in één keer verzonden zodra alles binnen is. Achteraf betalen is voor pre-orders helaas niet mogelijk.
Tijdelijk uitverkocht
Dit product is tijdelijk uitverkocht. Voeg het toe aan je verlanglijst om een mail te ontvangen zodra het product weer op voorraad is.

Your missing out. Log in or create an account to earn experience.
Sold by Pontifex Games ()

Pontifex Games

You buy from our sales partner Pontifex Games . The sales partner is the first point of contact for questions and return conditions after purchase. Ordering and payment goes through De Spelletjes Vrienden.

What you can expect

  • Easy ordering and payment via De Spelletjes Vrienden
  • You do not pay any additional shipping costs
  • 28 days cooling-off period
  • Warranty and returns via Pontifex Games

Contact Pontifex Games

For questions regarding shipping, warranty and returns, please contact Pontifex Games .

Contact The Games Friends

For other questions, please refer to our contact page.

    Je krijgt een e-mail als een verlanglijstproduct op voorraad komt of in de aanbieding is!

    • gratis verzending door Pontifex Games
    • achteraf betalen & gratis retour
    Icon for questionExtra informatie
    Thema: Religie
    Mechanismes: Pattern Building, Set Collection
    Ontwerper: Robby Boey
    Base game / expansion: Basic game
    Age: From 8 years
    Maximum number of players: 4
    Minimum number of players: 1
    Difficulty: Average
    Game duration: 30 - 60 minutes
    Language: Dutch
    Language dependency: Language independent
    EAN: 05419980559302

    Description

    Embark on a historical journey within the walls of Bornem Abbey, the heart of the board game Abbates. Players take on the role of abbots vying to acquire the most prestigious collections of stained glass windows, precious artifacts, and ancient manuscripts from the monumental abbey library.

    Against the atmospheric backdrop of the abbey, the game unfolds on a dynamic 3x3 grid representing the courtyard, surrounded by corridors along which the abbots move. Players move their abbot figures through these corridors, strategically choosing rows or columns of the grid to acquire the most coveted artifacts. Using abbot cards, players can perform actions that reflect the "Rule of Benedict." Successful moves aligned with these venerable guidelines receive powerful bonus cards that can significantly influence the course of the game.

    Scoring points in Abbates requires both tactical insight and foresight: players must assemble their collections according to specific patterns to accumulate as many points as possible. The strategic depth is further enhanced by the penalty points system, which requires players to limit the points difference between their own player character and the Abbot General.

    Read more

    Recent bekeken