Taifa.

Immerse yourself in the Iberian Peninsula of the 11th century.

The powerful Caliphate of Córdoba has fallen, leaving behind a mosaic of small Muslim Taifa kingdoms struggling to survive in the face of the advance of the Christian kingdoms of the north, which are growing ever stronger and more powerful.

This is the era of the Reconquista and mythical figures such as El Cid, adventurers who, with their mesnada (band of warriors), fought alongside Christian and Muslim kingdoms or on their own behalf; as well as the fierce and fanatical Almoravids, North Africans invited by the Muslims to intervene in the peninsula after the fall of the Taifa of Toledo in 1081.

In this game of shifting alliances and epic conflicts, power is within reach of those who know how to use cunning as well as the sword.

In Taifa, you will take control of one of the great kingdoms of the time and compete to expand your dominions through intrigue, diplomacy and war. With games lasting approximately an hour and a half, for 0 to 6 players, Taifa is a strategic and dynamic game, easy to learn and perfect to enjoy alone, with friends or family.

Will you be able to unify the peninsula… or will you fall to your rivals?

Here you have the game ready to print and play.

You can download even the box.

The instructions to do it yourself are here.

Taifa is a game with soundtrack. You can hear it here while you play; or here for more variety.

We recommend this documentary in case you want to know more about the historical context, or this one focused on the figure of El Cid.

Frequently asked questions in version 2.0 (FAQ) are here.

Download the VASSAL module and play solo or with friends from home.

For those of you who want to buy the finished game, Worthington Publishing has launched a Kickstarter project here.