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What this is
In Mare Nostrum: Empires, players lead their ancient empire to the dominion of the Mediterranean Sea. Players grow the fame and glory of their empire by expanding their influence into new Provinces, then extending their Trade Caravans, building Markets, and founding new Cities and Temples. Players can recruit Heroes and create Wonders to help their cause.
At a glance
- Players
- 2–5
- Listed play time
- 90–120 minutes
- Minimum age
- 14 and up
- First published
- 2016
- Designer
- Serge Laget
- Photographs
- 1
How players rate Mare Nostrum: Empires
Every dimension is rated on its own. The left column judges the game and higher is better; the right column describes it, where neither end of the scale is the good end.
Every dimension
15 measures. Some judge the game; the rest simply describe it.
How good it is
Judgements, rated out of 10. Higher is better.
- Longevity and replayability6.7/10
- Ease of teach4.7/10
- Gateway friendliness5.1/10
- Component quality6.5/10
- Table presence6.0/10
- Travel friendliness5.4/10
What it's like
Descriptions, not verdicts. Neither end is better.
- Player interactionModerate4.8SolitaireConstant
- CutthroatnessCompetitive5.2FriendlyRuthless
- Role of luckBalanced5.0Chance-drivenPlayer-driven
- Theme integrationPresent5.7Pasted onWoven in
- Rules complexityHeavy3.6LightHeavy
- Decision complexityDemanding3.5SimpleDemanding
- Language dependencySome2.9No textText-heavy
- Table spaceKitchen table5.1Lap trayTwo tables
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