Ezra and Nehemiah

Ezra and Nehemiah – Rebuild Jerusalem in This Thematic Strategy Game

Step back in time to ancient Jerusalem and take on the role of a leader working to rebuild the city, restore the temple, and educate the returning exiles. In Ezra and Nehemiah, players must use strategy, resources, and their hand of cards to accomplish their goals over three weeks (rounds). Build the city, develop the land, and keep the altar's fire burning as you work towards completing your mission.

Key Features:

• A THEME-DRIVEN STRATEGY GAME: Designed by Shem Phillips and Sam Macdonald, the creators behind the acclaimed West Kingdom and South Tigris Trilogies, Ezra and Nehemiah immerses players in the history of ancient Jerusalem. Through strategic decision-making, players work to rebuild the city’s walls and the temple, and guide the people in their religious and community duties.
• A UNIQUE CARD-DRIVEN ACTION SYSTEM: Each turn in Ezra and Nehemiah, players must use their hand of cards, workers, and resources to complete tasks. Balancing the need to rebuild the city, tend to the altar’s fire, and support the people creates tough decisions that test your strategic thinking. Every choice matters!
• POSITIVE PLAYER INTERACTION: The game encourages cooperation as players must work together to rebuild Jerusalem. From organizing resources to completing the temple and walls, positive interaction is key, with every action contributing to the city’s overall success.
• REPLAYABILITY WITH DYNAMIC SETUP: Every game of Ezra and Nehemiah presents new challenges thanks to its highly variable setup. With different configurations for each game, you’ll face unique decisions that ensure the game never feels the same twice, keeping it fresh for multiple plays.
• DUAL-LAYERED PLAYER BOARDS FOR ORGANIZATION: The dual-layered player boards help players keep track of resources, actions, and goals with ease. The streamlined design ensures that all the game elements stay organized as you manage your workers, land, and resources effectively.

Contents:

• 1 Rulebook
• 1 Main Board
• 4 Player Boards
• 1 Solo Board
• 155 Cardboard Tiles & Tokens
• 5 Reference Boards
• 44 Large Cards
• 78 Small Cards
• 196 Wooden Pieces
• 1 Cotton Bag