Age of Empires: Expandable Card Game (2000)

About this game

The Age of Empires Expandable Card Game is a CCG based on the Microsoft computer game Age of Empires II: Age of Kings. There was one Expansion printed, Nautical, which added 4 new civilizations and sea units/buildings/upgrades, along with some additional events.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 3.1/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.