"Under Cross and Crescent" is a game about the struggle of empires in the middle ages. Religion, politics, trade, assassination and crusades as well as jihads are a part of this game. Your Empire will give birth to new heirs to the throne and send out priests to become pope, or if your nation is Islamic, you may launch a jihad against the catholic nations. It´s all up to you to lead your nation to great power and wealth until the Mongol hordes invade. This game features a new multi - purpose card system and the "Rondell - mechanism" from Mac Gerdts games "Antike" and "Imperial". ( If this game doesn't find a publisher until the end of 2007 it will be available for free print & play )