Lead a tribe of Celtae as they expand across Europe and gather resources to build citadels or convert them into the war effort against the invading Romans. Recruit soldiers, build fortresses, set up traps and turn your workers into formidable Druids to boost your actions as the game evolves. In CELTAE, a worker swapping game powered by a rondel, you decide which objective cards will score. Only by cleverly managing your workforce will you be able to bring glory to your tribe!
— description from the back of the box
We were invited by Pythagoras Games to design and develop the visual identity of Celtae, a game by the portuguese board game designer Orlando Sá.
Having Celtic culture as the main subject, we elected green as the unifying color, with the main goal of creating a harmonious and immersive atmosphere throughout all the elements. We extended this concern to the way the graphics and the artwork – which was brilliantly crafted by Mihajlo Dimitrievski – could naturally coexist, balancing a classic and elegant graphic approach with the raw spirit of the illustrations.
A special acknowledgment is due to the bold vision of the publisher, David M Santos-Mendes, whose decision to forgo the inclusion of the game's name or the publisher's logo on the cover and, instead, choose to highlight the captivating portrayal of Boudica, a central figure in Celtic history, with her intense gaze and fiery red hair, was crucial to get to one of the most remarkable and unforgettable covers in the board games industry.
2023
Board game Design: Orlando Sá
Illustration: Mihajlo Dimitrievski
Development: Costa & David M Santos-Mendes
