Historical Conquest
Historical Conquest, the physical game, is now a video game. Your challenge, in this game is to steal all of your opponent's Land or increase the Morale of your people to win. This can also be a game that makes it fun to learn history. Think of a game that looks like the card game Pokémon or Magic: The Gathering, that plays like the boardgame Risk, but all the cards are based on historical topics.
What is HIstorical Conquest
🎮 What Is Historical Conquest?
Historical Conquest is best known for its history-themed strategy card game, where players build civilizations using real historical figures, events, and concepts. The game is designed to enhance retention and critical thinking by integrating historical content into gameplay. It's often compared to Pokémon in appearance and Risk in strategy, but with a strong educational foundation. historicalconquest
🧠 Educational Approach
The company emphasizes multi-sensory learning, incorporating all seven learning styles to help students absorb and retain historical knowledge. They offer a range of products.
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Starter decks and expansion packs covering various historical eras (One is Currently Available, Rest in Phase II)
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Play mats and figurines to enhance gameplay (Available in Phase II)
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Curriculum resources and lesson plans (Available at https://www.HistoricalConquest.com)
🏗️ Company Origins
Historical Conquest began in 2003 as a college English class project by founder Zack Edwards. After a hiatus, the game was revived in 2012 when Edwards introduced it to a youth group, leading to its development into a full-fledged educational tool.
🧩 Community and Engagement
The company fosters a vibrant community through:
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Local and national tournaments
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An ambassador program for enthusiasts
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A “Create Your Own Card” contest
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Free resources like podcasts, coloring pages, and newsletters
They also collaborate with schools and homeschool networks, making their products a popular choice for alternative education settings.
