{"product_id":"the-great-wall-core-box-awaken-realms-medieval-strategy-board-game","title":"The Great Wall Core Box - Awaken Realms | Medieval Strategy Board Game","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Great Wall Core Box from Awaken Realms invites you to lead a band of generals defending a vast medieval empire. This euro-inspired strategy game blends worker placement, area control, and seasonally driven events across a richly imagined landscape inspired by history and legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs you recruit armies, marshal advisors, and raise the Wall, you’ll experience tactile decision-making and tense negotiations with rivals. The path to victory is competitive, but the journey rewards thoughtful planning, smart timing, and careful resource management. Ultimately, the player with the most Honor points at the end of the cycle earns the win.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEDIEVAL FANTASY BOARD GAME: a history-flavored setting with fantasy touches, structured around a four-season cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTRATEGY AND ASYMMETRY: each clan comes with a distinctive Leader, creating varied paths to victory as play unfolds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTACTICAL SEASON FLOW: Spring to Winter stages shape when you gather resources, mobilize troops, and deploy Command cards to defend the Wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCOMPETITIVE ENGINE BUILDING: develop a personal engine by leveraging your clan’s strengths while competing for Honor points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-4 PLAYERS | AGE 13+ | 120–180 MINUTES: a scalable experience for both casual nights and deeper strategy sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to expect at the table\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a tactile, immersive experience with well-crafted components, modular boards, and evocative artwork that enhances the sense of scale. The turn structure blends thoughtful planning with timely, engaging decisions, creating a rhythm many players describe as cinematic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy players choose The Great Wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplayability: asymmetrical Leaders offer fresh combinations in every game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategic depth: balance defense with expansion, alliance-building, and scoring opportunities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial interaction: negotiation and rivalries emerge naturally during the yearly cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How many players can enjoy The Great Wall Core Box?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Supports 1-4 players with asymmetric Leaders and evolving strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is the typical playtime and age range?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Ages 13+, with an average playtime of 120–180 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Awaken Realms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56930175254910,"sku":"B004IYWLVK","price":109.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1317\/4398\/files\/awaken-realms-the-great-wall-core-box-cover.jpg?v=1771231467","url":"https:\/\/playvia.co.uk\/products\/the-great-wall-core-box-awaken-realms-medieval-strategy-board-game","provider":"Playvia | Best-Selling Toys, Games \u0026 Learning in the UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}