{"id":18566,"date":"2026-03-02T15:26:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T14:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mr-boardgames.com\/mecanique\/non-classifiee\/concordia-mac-gerdts-masterpiece-gets-the-special-edition-treatment-by-awaken-realms\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T15:27:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T14:27:59","slug":"concordia-mac-gerdts-masterpiece-gets-the-special-edition-treatment-by-awaken-realms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mr-boardgames.com\/en\/news\/concordia-mac-gerdts-masterpiece-gets-the-special-edition-treatment-by-awaken-realms\/","title":{"rendered":"Concordia: Mac Gerdts\u2019 Masterpiece Gets the “Special Edition” Treatment by Awaken Realms!"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is the news that will make the hearts of classic Eurogame fans skip a beat!<\/span> After successfully elevating <\/span>The Castles of Burgundy<\/i> and <\/span>Agricola<\/i>,<\/span> Awaken Realms<\/b> is now tackling a true titan of the tabletop world:<\/span> Concordia<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

An Imperial Collaboration<\/h3>\n

For this project,<\/span> the Polish powerhouse <\/span>Awaken Realms<\/b>\u2014famed for their high-end “deluxifications”\u2014is joining forces with the original publisher,<\/span> PD-Verlag<\/b>.<\/span> Their mission is clear:<\/span> to honor Mac Gerdts\u2019 elegant design while pushing the game into a new dimension of visual and ergonomic excellence.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to Expect?<\/h3>\n

Based on the first campaign teasers,<\/span> this <\/span>Special Edition<\/i> is pulling out all the stops:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Premium Components:<\/b> Initial visuals showcase highly detailed ship miniatures and character statues,<\/span> replacing traditional wooden tokens for total immersion in Ancient Rome.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Refined Artwork:<\/b> Breathtaking new illustrations will adorn the box and boards,<\/span> all while maintaining the crisp usability that the game is known for.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The Ultimate Collection:<\/b> The project promises a “carefully curated collection of content,<\/span>” aiming to provide the definitive version of this evergreen classic.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Why is This Such a Big Deal?<\/h3>\n

    Concordia is frequently cited as the “perfect Eurogame” due to its simple card-driven mechanics that hide immense strategic depth.<\/span> By giving it the signature Awaken Realms luxury treatment,<\/span> this edition is set to become the crown jewel of many board game collections.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Don’t Miss the Boat!<\/h3>\n

    The crowdfunding campaign will be launching soon on <\/span>Gamefound<\/b>.<\/span> You can head over to the preview page right now and hit the <\/span>“Follow”<\/b> button to be notified the moment the Roman fleet sets sail.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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