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Empires of the Ancient World (2000)

3–5 players · 120–180 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players
3–5
Play time
120–180 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.6/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 12+ who like ancient games — medium complexity, plays in 120–180 min.

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About Empires of the Ancient World

Going back to the age of Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, you control the destiny of your empire--building armies, annexing neutral provinces, trading across the Mediterranean, and fighting battles. The heart of the game is its innovative card combat system. The full-color cards allow the use of pikes, swords, war bands, elephants, heavy cavalry, foot skirmishers, light horse, siege towers, artillery, and galleys. Special cards allow you to develop better military leade…

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Ancient

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Rock-Paper-Scissors, Trading · Designer: Martin Wallace

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P

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Empires of the Ancient World FAQ

How many players is Empires of the Ancient World?
Empires of the Ancient World plays with 3–5 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Empires of the Ancient World take to play?
A game of Empires of the Ancient World takes 120–180 min, at medium complexity (3.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Empires of the Ancient World any good?
Empires of the Ancient World rates 6.6/10 from 535 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient game built around area majority / influence, campaign / battle card driven, rock-paper-scissors.