This is a Gencon event. To sign up, you must go through the Gencon system at Gencon.com
What if the Kingdom of Macedonia (Ancient Greek Empire) did not fall apart and what if the Roman Republic became the Roman Empire 100 years earlier. These changes could have been arranged by the machinations of the Gods. Let's imagine what that world might have been like, under constant threat of war, the dawn of democracy and the Gods reining supreme high from their thrones on Mt. Olympus, playing the mortals against each other in a narcissistic cosmic game.
MegaGames are huge games with a bit of everything - role playing, combat mechanics, bluffing, negotiation - but unlike most games they’re mostly driven by you, the player. The umpires, called the “Control Team,” will be on hand to answer questions and come up with rulings your creativity inspires. While you have agendas and goals laid out for you, megagames allow players to invent their own win conditions and pursue those as well.
In Gods of the Ancient World, most players will take the role of either a Greek or a Roman, attempting to develop the largest, most impressive empire. Some players will be building up their home region by managing their resources, building industry, and manufacturing fleets to sell artisanal goods to distant lands. Other players will be moving troops around the Mediterranean and conquering regions for the glory of their faction. Others will be taking the role of political leaders, developing laws for the betterment of their people whilst vying for their own political standings.
Meanwhile, a third faction of players will assume the mantle of the Ancient Gods - Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, etc. These players will be seeking to gain prayers from the mortals which will empower them to perform miracles and gain influence over their rivals.
Medusa in all her reptilian glory
Gods of the Ancient World is our very own design. Tony has been working on it for well over a year and this will be it’s debut! We’ve created an entire page to show off how awesome it is and give you lots more details. Click the button below to read all about it.
Event specifics
Gods of the Ancient World will be our biggest megagame to date, with a maximum player count of 62 players! The game will run for approximately 6 hours with plenty of breaks. You are welcome to sign up as groups and we’ll do our best to ensure friends play in the same team (up to 6 players per team). If you do buy a ticket, please do your best to attend or find someone to go in your place. Having players no-show makes things very difficult for game organizers.
Policies & Procedures
Although there will be no explicit references to adult themes, there is a level of maturity required to understand the concepts and interact with other Adults for the long period of time. Due to these factors, the the minimum age requirement is 16.
Due to the ongoing Pandemic, to ensure the safety of everyone, players and control must follow these guidelines:
Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless medical exemption)
Mask policy will be according to whatever Gencon says.
The Dukes of Highland are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Harassment will not be tolerated and will lead to exclusion from the game without refund.
We also expect all players to abide by our code of conduct, click the link to read it.
How do I sign up?
Step 1 - Buy a Gencon badge (Gencon badges)
Step 2 - Sign up for the event on Gencon.com event signup page. Events will go on sale on May 21, 2023.
Word from the wise, if you want a ticket, make sure you’re online the SECOND they open. Tickets go fast and you have to be ready to click as soon as they’re on sale.