Almoravid

Part of GMT’s Levy & Campaign series, Almoravid is a strategic–operational game of medieval warfare in 11th-century Iberia, covering the struggle between Christian kingdoms and Muslim taifas during the rise of the Almoravid Empire.

Players command feudal lords rather than abstract armies. You will levy forces, manage supply, negotiate politics, and lead campaigns, all within a system that emphasizes the realities of medieval warfare—limited service, logistical constraints, and the importance of timing your operations carefully.

Each campaign turn represents weeks of activity, where decisions about when and where to muster, how to sustain your forces, and which objectives to pursue are just as important as battlefield success. Strong fortifications, tribute systems (Parias), and shifting alliances all shape the strategic landscape.

Compared to earlier entries in the series, Almoravid introduces new elements tied to the Iberian setting, including improved infrastructure, dense networks of fortifications, and the political tension between taifa rulers and external intervention. Historical figures and events—such as the potential arrival of the Almoravids or opportunistic actors like El Cid—add further variability to each game.

The result is a system that blends military planning with political awareness, where success depends on coordinating multiple moving parts rather than simply winning battles.

Almoravid is well suited for players looking for a deep but structured medieval campaign experience, with a strong focus on logistics, command limitations, and historical context.

Contents include: a mounted map board, wooden pieces, cards, counters, lord and battle mats, player aids, screens, rulebooks, and dice.