Europa Universalis: The Price of Power
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 300 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 4.7 / 5
- Year
- 2023
About the game
Europa Universalis: The Price of Power lets 1-4 players govern one of Europe's great nations across the Ages of Discovery, Reformation, Absolutism, and Revolutions, spanning over three hundred years of history. Adapting Paradox Interactive's celebrated strategy video game series, it offers a full 4X experience where players build diplomatic relations, explore, and conquer using cards and careful resource management on both a shared map and individual player boards. Points are earned through owned provinces, exploration, diplomacy, war victories, and secret objectives, with each playable nation offering unique opportunities and challenges, plus a solo mode designed by Dávid Turczi.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team sees this as a genuinely epic tabletop translation of a beloved strategy franchise, delivering real 4X scope with meaningful diplomacy, exploration, and conquest choices. The asymmetric nations and long historical arc give it enormous replay value for dedicated strategy gamers. Its five-hour playtime, heavy rules, and considerable downtime mean it's a serious commitment best suited to experienced groups.
What we like
- Epic 4X scope spanning centuries of European history.
- Deep diplomacy and card-driven strategic decisions.
- Asymmetric nations each with unique strengths and challenges.
- Includes a robust solo mode designed by Dávid Turczi.
Keep in mind
- Very long playtime that can fill an entire game day.
- High complexity with substantial rules overhead.
- Considerable downtime between turns for some players.
Who it's for
Best for experienced strategy gamers in groups of 1-4 who want an epic, history-spanning 4X experience and are ready for a very long, heavy session.
