Anachronism is a non-random collectible card game. Anachronism is a way of learning about ancient peoples and how they fought. Anachronism is… fun!
As I said, Anachronism is a collectible card game. You collect the different sets of warriors, weapons, armor, inspirations, and specials (random other stuffs). Each card has its category (of the above named), its special bonuses to help you as you play, and a little sentence or two explaining the history of the given object. The base game is the board and William Wallace against Joan of Arc. But there are many others…
William Wallace is Scottish, though they call it Celtic [for simplicity]. Joan of Arc is French. These are not the only nations. Some collectibles include Japanese, Greek, Norse, and Roman!
You can mix and match cards to get the set you want. I find this convenient, as it makes game play much more interesting.
Just like with every game, however, there are some kinks in this armor. The font on the cards for the historical info is quite small, and the writing is too close to the border of the card. On some cards I also wish they put more historical info on, instead of just one sentence.
Then again, this game is unique because the collectibles are real warriors, real weapons, and real armor types. It gives you historic facts to explain the importance of each. And one day, instead of playing, you may find yourself idly sitting on a couch, reading the facts and making full sets of armor, instead of just one piece, as used in the game. One day, you may find yourself looking through and going over to an adult, and saying something like, “Did you know sometimes the Scottish used to fill the castle moat with thistles instead of water?” (True fact, on the Celtic starter inspiration card).
I find this game quite fun and educational. I hope you will play it and enjoy it as much as I did!
