## Description

_Solium Infernum_ is a strategy game where the player vies for the control of
Hell against other archfiends (up to five). The previous Prince of Darkness
has mysteriously vanished and the throne longs for its new master. You can
become the new ruler in three ways: win the favor of the Infernal Conclave by
gathering the most prestige points before the predetermined number of Conclave
tokens are presented by the game, manipulate the High Conclave right before
the election or conquer the Pandemonium, Hell’s capital, and keep it and your
stronghold under control for five turns. Everything takes place on a hex-based
map that wraps into itself, allowing the player that scrolls in a single
direction to eventually arrive at his starting point.

Besides the turn-based mechanics, two gameplay factors are the most important:
gaining prestige and having powerful armies. You gain prestige by controlling
regular territories (Cantons) and Places of Power, completing the objectives
you personally selected, winning battles, acquiring specific relics,
succesfully using destruction rituals and winning diplomatic conflicts. The
Bazaar is the place where you can buy new legions, praetors, artifacts, relics
and manuscripts. Praetors can be placed in your strategic points, such as your
stronghold, in order to strengthen their defenses. They can also be used as
champions in diplomatic brawls. Artifacts can enhance a legion’s stats, while
relics and manuscripts offer additional bonuses.

Tribute cards are the game’s official currency, which you use to buy the
things you need. You get these cards by demanding them from your minions every
turn. This and every other action, such as raising your attributes occupies
one of the order slots, the number of which is limited. Your freedom of action
can also be restricted by all archfiends (including yourself) when they start
an event, for example the excommunication of an opponent.

_Solium Infernum_ offers two single-player (Normal Game and Iron Man, which
restricts your save opportunities) and two multiplayer modes (Play-by-Email
and Hot Seat). When starting a new game, the player can customize a series of
options, like choosing a map and its size, the number of opponents, objectives
etc. At the same time, if he doesn’t like the default avatar (Abaddon), in the
Main Menu he can create a new one with the wanted attributes and demonic rank.

Solium Infernum: To Reign Is Worth Ambition