The Hundred Year`s war is over and the Renaissance is looming. Conditions are perfect for the princes of the Loire Velley to propel their estates to prosperity and prominence. Through strategic trading and building, clever planning, and careful thought, players add settlements and castles, practice trade along the river, exploit silver mines, farm livestock and more in this top-selling game by Stefan Feld.This edition celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Alea Games. It includes eleven expansions, ten of which were previously released as promotional items and one new to this release.