Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
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.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Deck Construction
Build a deck before play by selecting cards under defined construction rules.
Pick Up and Deliver
Collect goods at one location and transport them to another for rewards.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Hand Management
Time and sequence a limited hand of cards to preserve future options.
Rock-Paper-Scissors
Resolve choices through a circular set of strengths and weaknesses.