After arrival of the CE by our Hermes delivery I was first surprised at how small these CE acts in scope.
However, after opening, I had to admit that you have been thinking in arranging the features (map on linen, Rome II in Steelcase, Catapult Kit, board game Tabula, dice, tokens, card game "Punic Wars"): Everything is solid and firmly stowed and it looks tidy.
Commendable to mention is also that they do not do as I thought, the basic game Rome II gets, but even the Emperor's edition, there are virtually all patches and extensions for free on top of it.
The catapult is one of the weaknesses of the CE because, although made of wood and metal, the whole kit works made arg unloving. Some parts do not really deliver without the attached glue. And this is thought to instructions only for axis, which pulls the arm to tension.
Nevertheless, it really works and also has neat power. My desk was not so enthusiastic. : D
The game pieces and dice are made of plastic and MMN, if you dig a little deeper, all from the same machine. Any quirks and characteristics are identical. Each notch in the same place. Too Bad. Still nice to look at and the weight is okay, not too light.
Unfortunately, the regional aid map has a slightly musty smell (yes, the age) and the pressure would have liked to have been a little stronger. But fits into the concept and still looks relatively High quality.
The card game, the better the game cards act absolutely high quality, are printed sturdy cardboard and bold colors. The feel is good and it works cleanly worked.
For board game itself I write anything because I have already mentioned on the stones and the game board is printed inside the boxes. This pressure also has been working beautifully clean.
So if you spend well twice to actually price of the game, then you get a really comprehensive package, which fully justifies the price. Since other CEs can really learn a lot from.
Strong buy recommendation.
