Alma Mater*

Alma Mater immerses players in the role of headmasters at independent universities during the 15th century. The objective is to elevate your university's prestige and academic standing by adeptly managing resources, recruiting top faculty and promising students, and navigating the exchange of knowledge among institutions. Players will strategically develop their university’s expertise across four key academic disciplines to achieve success.

Gameplay Overview

  • Recruitment and Resource Management: Hire the best staff and attract the brightest students to improve your university's capabilities and influence.
  • Knowledge Exchange: Collaborate and compete with other players to exchange knowledge, enhancing your university's strengths in key academic areas.

Strategic Elements

  • Academic Disciplines: Focus on excelling in four specific disciplines to advance your university’s reputation and reach your goals.
  • Inter-player Dynamics: Engage in strategic negotiations and alliances with other players to benefit from shared progress or to hinder their advancements subtly.

Conclusion

Alma Mater provides a complex and engaging strategic challenge, simulating the intricate management and competitive dynamics of running a 15th-century university. Through careful planning, resource allocation, and tactical interaction with other players, you can steer your institution to become a renowned center of learning and innovation. This game is perfect for players who enjoy deep strategic planning with a historical theme.

Nominated for 1 award.

  • 2 - 4 Players
  • 90 - 150 Minutes
  • 12+ years old
  • Hard to learn

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