# Foundations of Rome: 5th Player Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 8.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 5 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 60-90 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Emerson Matsuuchi
- **Artists**: Stephen Gibson
- **Publishers**: Arcane Wonders
- **Categories**: Ancient, City Building, Economic, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Income, Market, Ownership, Square Grid, Tile Placement

## Verdict
If you love Foundations of Rome and want more players at the table, this expansion is a must-have! It adds an extra player without overcomplicating things, keeping the building and competition vibe intact.More players at the tableIncreases player interactionQuality components includedKeeps the game flowingOnly for 5 playersDoesn't alter base gameHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Hey there, board game enthusiasts! Thinking about spicing up your Foundations of Rome game and adding another friend to the mix? The 5th Player expansion is exactly what you need! It introduces a new player in yellow (yes, the Kickstarter backers voted for it!) along with all the necessary components to let another Roman emperor join the race for fame and glory. 

This little gem includes 19 Deed Cards, a Player Tray, 24 Building and Icon tiles, Lot markers, Monument markers, Score cubes, and a Player Aid card. Everything is designed to keep the game flow smooth, even with more people at the table. 

If you already enjoy the city-building and land-grabbing aspects of Foundations of Rome, this expansion is a perfect fit. It doesn't radically change the core experience but adds that extra layer of tension and more interaction opportunities, especially in the competition for areas and resource management. It's the ideal choice for those who want more people involved in building the Eternal City and don't mind a bit more competition. Get your urban planning blueprints ready, and may the best architect of Rome win!

## FAQ
### Does this expansion add more players or just change the color of an existing player?
It adds a full fifth player, with all the necessary components (cards, tiles, markers) for one more person to join the game.

### What color is the new player?
The color chosen by Kickstarter backers was yellow.

### Do I need the base game Foundations of Rome to use this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion and requires the base game Foundations of Rome to be played.

### Does the game complexity increase significantly with 5 players?
The expansion is designed to keep the game flowing. Complexity increases slightly due to more interaction and competition for space, but the core rules remain the same.

### What exactly comes in the box?
The expansion includes 19 Deed Cards, 1 Player Tray, 24 Building and Icon tiles, 8 Lot markers, 6 Monument markers, 2 Score cubes, and 1 Player Aid card.

### Is this expansion for those who have already played the base game a lot?
It's ideal for those who already master the base game and want to share the experience with more friends, increasing the competition for resources and land.

### Does the expansion change the main rules of the game?
No, the main rules for building, gaining income, and scoring remain the same. The focus is on adding another player to the existing dynamic.