The best games with the Gerdts Action Rondel 🏵 2025

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What is the Gerdts action rondel anyway?

Games using the Gerdts action rondel introduced the concept of a rondel instead of dice as a mechanism. The purpose of this is to prevent players from repeatedly performing the same action in rapid succession without paying a "price" for it. The inventor of this mechanic is game designer Mac Gerdts.

List of the best games with Gerdts-Rondell 2025 🏵

This list was last updated on March 19, 2025. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Antike II

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    A challenging strategy game revolves around evolution and competition between ancient civilizations. Cultures establish cities, build temples, navigate the seas, and discover new scientific and technological principles. Players vie to acquire influential figures to lead their nation to victory while defending against enemies who seek to conquer their cities and destroy their temples. This game emphasizes strategy and diplomacy rather than luck, offering a variety of scenarios and gameplay options.

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    • 3 - 6 Players
    • 90 - 120 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  2. Imperial 2030

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    Imperial 2030 is a standalone strategy game that builds upon the mechanics of its predecessor, Imperial. Set in the near future, the game sees six global powers (USA, Europe, Russia, China, India, and Brazil) competing for dominance by expanding their industrial bases and military might. Unlike traditional board games where players directly control a nation, in Imperial 2030, players are international investors influencing global politics through their investments in these powers.

    Nominated for 3 awards.

    More details for Imperial 2030
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 120 - 180 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Hard to learn

    Video reviews for Imperial 2030

    • YouTube Review for the game "Imperial 2030" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  3. Imperial

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    Imperial is a strategy board game that plunges players into the heart of European imperialism. Unlike traditional war or area control games, players in Imperial take on the roles of international investors vying for influence over six major imperial nations. The game stands out for its unique approach to strategy, eschewing the randomness of dice and cards, and instead focusing on the players' abilities to manipulate and control the political landscape of Europe.

    Nominated for 7 awards.

    More details for Imperial
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 120 - 180 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Hard to learn

    Video reviews for Imperial

    • YouTube Review for the game "Imperial" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  4. Crossing Oceans

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    Crossing Oceans brings the golden age of ocean liners to life with fifty historical ships. Players build a thriving trading fleet, acquire modern steamships, and take control of valuable ports. The game features a unique rondel system for actions, offering strategic opportunities to expand trade networks and compete for dominance on major shipping routes.

    More details for Crossing Oceans
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 - 90 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  5. Antike

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    Antike is a compelling strategy game set in the ancient world, where players lead civilizations to glory through expansion, development, and competition. The game offers a rich historical backdrop, featuring ancient nations like the Greeks, Romans, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, and others. Players focus on building cities, temples, and fleets, while also advancing in science and technology. Military might is crucial, as legions and galleys are needed to defend against enemies and establish new settlements. The board is two-sided, offering different scenarios for gameplay. Victory is achieved not through chance but by acquiring a set number of ancient personalities like kings, scholars, and generals, emphasizing strategic planning and diplomacy.

    Nominated for 4 awards.

    More details for Antike
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  6. Antike Duellum

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    Antike Duellum is a two-player strategy game that features modified rules from Mac Gerdts' Antike. It includes two scenarios: the Punic Wars (Rome vs. Carthage) and the Persian Wars (Greeks vs. Persians). Players aim to be the first to acquire nine ancient personalities such as kings and generals.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Antike Duellum
    • 2 Players
    • 75 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  7. Hamburgum

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    Hamburgum transports players back to 17th century Hamburg, immersing them in the strategic depths of trade and city development during a prosperous yet tumultuous period. As heads of Hamburg families, players navigate a richly thematic and strategic environment, aiming to amass wealth and, more importantly, prestige through diligent production, trade, and church donations.

    Nominated for 4 awards.

    More details for Hamburgum
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 75 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty

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