Leoni di Sicilia

"In 19th-century Sicily, wealth is built on sulfur and salt, but a legacy is forged in the salons of the nobility." In 1840 Age Of Lions'', players take on the roles of ambitious entrepreneurs during the Golden Age of the Florio dynasty. Your goal is to transform a modest commercial operation into a global industrial empire, eventually ascending to the highest ranks of Sicilian aristocracy. The Gameplay Challenge: The 28-Move Puzzle Time is your most unforgiving resource. With a strict limit of only 28 actions per game, every decision is a high-stakes calculation. You must perfectly synchronize your economic growth with your social ascent. A massive fortune is useless if you lack the prestige to enter the royal courts, and prestige is impossible to maintain without a thriving industrial engine. The Economic Engine: From Soil to Sea Manage a deep, interconnected supply chain based on historical Sicilian industries: Extract: Mine Sulfur (the "yellow gold"), harvest Grapes, produce Salt, and catch Fresh Tuna. Transform: Use innovative synergies to increase value. Use sulfur as a catalyst to quadruple grape yields, or combine salt and tuna to produce the legendary Florio canned preserves. Export: Dominate the Port of Palermo. Load your fleet of steamships—the Vincenzo, Ignazio, and Marsala—to fulfill demands in international markets like London, Marseille, and Barcelona. The Social Leap: Royal Marriages Wealth is merely a tool. Invest your profits into Palaces and Luxuries to climb the Prestige Track. Only when your reputation is high enough can you meet the demanding requirements for a Royal Marriage. Securing a noble spouse grants powerful unique dowries and the Aristocracy Points (PA) needed to win the game. Key Features: Tight Optimization: A "Heavy Euro" experience where every action matters. No room for waste in the 28-move countdown. Digitally Balanced: Developed using a "Digital Twin" logic engine to ensure perfect mechanical harmony and multiple viable strategic paths. Historical Immersion: Experience the grit and glamour of the Belle Époque through stunning period-accurate illustrations and thematic mechanics. Dynamic Markets: A shifting port economy requires players to adapt their shipping strategy as destinations and cargo slots change organically. —description from the designer