Cover art for Age of Empires III: The Age of Discovery

Age of Empires III: The Age of Discovery

2007 · BGG
Avg rating
7.51
Bayes rating
7.13
Weight
3.12 (Medium Heavy)
Players
2-5
Playtime
2 hr
Ratings count
10,383

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Description

Designed by Glenn Drover, this boardgame allows you to revisit the age of exploration and discovery. Take on the role of a colonial power seeking fame, glory, and riches in the New World. As you proceed through three ages, you can launch expeditions of discovery, colonize regions, expand your merchant fleet, build capitol buildings that give your nation distinct advantages, develop your economy, and, if necessary, declare war.

Though originally published for 5 players, the game is playable by 6 with the original components and board configuration with addition of a set of figures in another color. This was originally offered as an "expansion" and an incentive to pre-order the game. A 6 player expansion is also in the Glenn Drover's Empires: Builder Expansion, along with new capital buildings and National Advantage tiles.

Not to be confused with Age of Discovery.



Mechanics

Area Majority / Influence Set Collection Turn Order: Claim Action Worker Placement Worker Placement, Different Worker Types

Themes

Civilization Renaissance Theme Colonial Video Game Theme

Publishers

ADC Blackfire Entertainment Edge Entertainment Idea Edizioni Mass Games Microsoft Game Studios Pro Ludo Quined White Goblin Games Smart Ltd Tropical Games Ubik

Designers

Glenn Drover