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Clash of Cultures: Monumental Edition(Monumental Edition)

(2021)

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Clash of Cultures: Monumental Edition is a large-scale 4X civilization building game where players advance their ancient civilization from tiny settlement to mighty empire. The game features a modular board for exploration, 48 distinct advances, seven mighty wonders, 15 civilizations, and over 300 miniatures. Players will explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate as they build cities, advance technology, and compete for dominance over 6-7 ages.

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The Verdict

based on 13 reviews

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High-quality miniatures and overall excellent production value.
Includes the much-sought-after "Civilizations" expansion, adding asymmetrical player powers and replayability.
Engaging and satisfying gameplay loop of developing technology and expanding your empire.
Streamlined rules and improved component design compared to the original edition.
Good for both newcomers to the genre and experienced strategy gamers.
The game can have a very long playtime, especially with higher player counts.
Requires a large amount of table space to play.
The sheer number of technologies and abilities, especially with the expansion, can be overwhelming to track.
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DicebreakerArticle

Clash of Cultures: Monumental Edition is lauded as a stellar civilization-building game that streamlines complex elements for accessibility while retaining strategic depth and an epic feel. It offers a satisfying 'one more turn' experience and boasts excellent physical components, making it a top recommendation.

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GamingTrendArticle

The reviewer finds Clash of Cultures: Monumental Edition an engaging and satisfying civilization game with good depth, appreciating the included expansion and component quality, despite initial length and rulebook flipping.

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Drive Thru Games, Vic and Nick (eNVy Board Gaming)Video

The reviewers expressed strong enjoyment for 'Clash of Cultures: Monumental Edition,' particularly appreciating the visual appeal of monuments and wonders, and the nuanced action of influencing cities. They noted that the game offers significant depth and replayability, highly rewarding players who can dedicate ample time to master its intricacies.

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Boardgames with Niramas, NiramasVideo

The video from Boardgames with Niramas offers a comprehensive two-player playthrough of "Clash of Cultures: Monumental Edition", demonstrating the game's mechanics across its various ages. It concludes with a 'Final Thoughts' segment where the hosts discuss their experience and share their opinions on the game.

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Unfiltered Gamer, Unfiltered GamerVideo

The review praises "Clash of Cultures: Monumental Edition" for its immersive civilization-building theme and player freedom. It notes the game requires significant commitment from a dedicated group, playing best with three players, and includes both the Civilization and Aztecs expansions.

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Boardgame Opinions, Jonathan HicksVideo

This video likely offers a review of Clash of Cultures, a civilization-building board game where players explore, expand, and advance their cultures. The review is expected to cover the definitive edition of the game, which integrates expansions and updates.

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Topping the Table, Jamie HopkinsArticle

The reviewer highly praises Clash of Cultures: Monumental Edition for its deep, engaging, and interactive gameplay, offering multiple paths to victory. They note significant improvements in component quality, stunning artwork, and streamlined rules compared to the original, making it more accessible and immersive.

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The Players' Aid, Alexander and Grant (The Players' Aid)Video

This video from The Players' Aid provides a comprehensive review of the physical board game 'Clash of Cultures: Monumental Edition'. It likely covers gameplay mechanics, components, and overall impressions of this civilization-building game.

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Zatu Games, Stefano ParavisiArticle

The reviewer highly praises this edition for its deep strategy, successful thematic recreation of civilization-building, and excellent components, particularly the miniatures. They note its length but appreciate the replayability and scalability, recommending it for 2-3 players.

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The Dice Tower, BryanVideo

Bryan highly regards "Clash of Cultures: Monumental Edition" as a superb civilization and 4X game that masterfully captures the feeling of building an empire, praising its balanced gameplay and impressive components.

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eNVy Board Gaming, Vic and Nick (eNVy Board Gaming)Video

This video offers an overview and review of the 'Clash of Cultures: Monumental Edition' board game. It likely covers the game's components, setup, gameplay mechanics, and provides a critical assessment of the overall player experience.

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Nersi Games, NurseyVideo

This video provides a concise '3 Things in 3 Minutes' review of Clash of Cultures: Monumental Edition, highlighting key aspects, both positive and areas for consideration. It offers a quick overview for potential players.

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Meeple Mountain, Jesse FletcherArticle

The reviewer found Clash of Cultures: Monumental Edition to be a massive 4X game with fantastic production quality. However, the rapid tech progression led to overwhelming complexity and memorization burden, despite its initial appeal.

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