How many players is Donning the Purple?

Donning the Purple plays with 1–3 players, ages 14 and up.

How long does Donning the Purple take to play?

A game of Donning the Purple takes 70–90 min, at medium complexity (3.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Donning the Purple any good?

Donning the Purple rates 7.2/10 from 494 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / civilization game built around area majority / influence, dice rolling, hand management.

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Donning the Purple (2018)

1–3 players · 70–90 min · age 14+ · ★ 7.2 on BGG

Players: 1–3
Play time: 70–90 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 7.2/10

Best for 1–3 players aged 14+ who like ancient games — medium complexity, plays in 70–90 min.

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About Donning the Purple

Become emperor and try to stay alive!

Ancient Civilization Economic Fighting Political

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Solo / Solitaire Game, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement · Designer: Petter Schanke Olsen

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Donning the Purple FAQ

How many players is Donning the Purple?: Donning the Purple plays with 1–3 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Donning the Purple take to play?: A game of Donning the Purple takes 70–90 min, at medium complexity (3.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Donning the Purple any good?: Donning the Purple rates 7.2/10 from 494 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / civilization game built around area majority / influence, dice rolling, hand management.