
Persianis in Fabula
Knowledge, bluff and deduction in the Persian Wars: learn history… by fighting it.
- Age
- 13+
- Players
- 3–20
- Duration
- 30–45 min
5th century BC. The Persian Empire, vast and relentless, casts its shadow over the shores of the Aegean. The Greek poleis — proud but divided by ancient rivalries — face a choice that will shape the history of the West: surrender or resist.
The enemy is superior in numbers, wealth and resources — yet there is one weapon the Persians do not possess: knowledge, cunning, insight.
Persianis in Fabula is a game of knowledge, bluff and deduction set during the Persian Wars: a journey through heroes, battles and betrayals where every answer can shift the tide of war.
At the start of the game each player draws a secret Character Card — Greek or Persian. The Greeks earn points by answering Question Cards correctly and try to unmask the spies; the Persians sabotage the turns with deceptive hints, and every wrong answer adds to their score. The faction of the player with the highest score wins.
What's inside
- Deck of Question Cards on the Persian Wars
- Character Cards (Greeks and Persians) for secret identities
- Betrayal, Oracle and Ostracism cards to turn the game around
- Score tokens for the two factions
- Illustrated rulebook
- Historical guide with insights for teachers and families
Learning objectives
- Discover protagonists, battles and places of the Persian Wars
- Develop deductive thinking and the ability to read others
- Train bluffing, persuasion and information management
- Learn history through play and cooperation
