# Mega Empires: The East ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2021 - **BGG Rating**: 8.4 - **BGG Rank**: #5299 - **Players**: 3-9 (Best with: 6) - **Duration**: 180-780 min - **Weight**: 2.93 / 5 - **Designers**: Flo de Haan, Gerart de Haan, John Rodriguez - **Artists**: Franz Vohwinkel - **Publishers**: 999 Games, Ares Games, Colossus Games - **Categories**: Ancient, Bluffing, City Building, Civilization, Economic, Memory, Mythology, Nautical, Negotiation, Pirates, Political, Prehistoric, Real-time, Territory Building, Wargame - **Mechanics**: Advantage Token, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Betting and Bluffing, Bribery, Hand Management, Memory, Negotiation, Real-Time, Set Collection, Take That, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks, Trading, Variable Player Powers ## Verdict Strategy lovers will find a deep, trade‑heavy experience!Massive game scaleEngaging social tradingDiverse mechanicsLong playtimeHigh complexityHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Mega Empires: The East is a massive strategy adventure that puts you in charge of a civilization from the Stone Age to the Late Iron Age. The map stretches from Northeast Africa to Southwest Asia, and every corner of the board offers resources, cities, and trade opportunities. The goal is simple: rack up victory points by building cities, developing tech advances, and trading commodity cards with other players. The heart of the game is the trading mechanic – you swap goods, but watch out: calamity cards also mix in the deck, and if you finish a round holding one, disaster strikes your civilization. Pressure comes from territorial skirmishes, negotiations, and natural or civil calamities that can swing the game in a few turns. To excel, you need to know when to use your advantage tokens, when to invest in advances that give discounts on future advances, and when to protect your cities with the best tech. The experience is social and strategic: players act simultaneously in a flow of decisions that can last from 3 to 12 hours, depending on the number of participants. With 3 to 9 players, the game works well in larger groups but can also be played with fewer players thanks to its scalability. If you love empire-building, trade, and negotiation games, Mega Empires: The East will hook you. It blends the complexity of a war game with the depth of a civilization simulator, all set in a vivid historical backdrop full of surprises. ## FAQ ### How long does a game last? It can range from 3 to 12 hours depending on player count and negotiation pace. ### How many players can join? 3 to 9 players, expandable to 18 with Mega Empires: The West. ### What is the complexity level? High complexity with multiple simultaneous mechanics and deep strategic choices. ### What components are included? Continental map, civilization pieces, trade cards, advances, advantage tokens, and calamity chips. ### Who is this game for? Players who love empire building, trade, and large‑scale strategy. ### Can it be played quickly? No, it’s designed for long, immersive sessions. ### Can it be played with fewer than 3 players? No, the game requires at least 3 participants to function. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 62.60 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6168236&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 97.47 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6132586&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 103.95 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6093431&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 103.99 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6026102&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 120.87 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6722295&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 128.26 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6582815&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 129.90 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6100057&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 132.31 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6166116&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 140.07 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6131320&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 153.79 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6230576&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/76186/mega-empires-the-east?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com