You control a faction in an alternate history setting trying to expand your territory. It looks like a war game but it is actually a very tight economic engine builder. The whole thing flows really well once everyone understands the basic flow of a turn. We usually keep this one near the front of the shelf because it gets played so often. Definitely a solid choice for a casual weekend get together with your buddies. We find ourselves reaching for this when we want something engaging but not exhausting.