Guarding the Relics Ancient Chinese History in the National Museum of China
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Description
Background History is not just cold text; it lives within the artifacts that survived the passage of time. Relics of China takes you into the National Museum of China, the ""Vault of Chinese Civilization."" This immersive board game and book set covers the vast timeline of Chinese history—from the prehistoric era to the Qing Dynasty—using nearly 100 world-class cultural relics as its core. Goal Your mission is to become a ""Guardian of Relics."" Through strategic exploration and historical reasoning, players aim to collect and protect significant artifacts, correctly identifying their historical periods and cultural significance to build a comprehensive ""Museum of History."" How to Play Card-Based Strategy: Players use Relic Cards, each featuring a real artifact from the National Museum. The game integrates historical facts with mechanics like ""Chronicle Matching"" and ""Relic Protection."" Interactive Narrative: The set includes a 300-page historical adventure book. Players must read the ""Field Journals"" and solve puzzles to unlock special artifact abilities or discover hidden treasures. Educational Combat: Engage in battles where ""Historical Logic"" beats luck. Use specific artifact traits to counter opponents' moves, simulating the challenges faced by real historians and museum curators. Multiple Modes: Supports solo exploration (Narrative Puzzle mode) and competitive play (4—8 players) for families and history enthusiasts." —description from the publisher