Roll Through the Ages: The Iron Age with Mediterranean Expansion

Roll Through the Ages: The Iron Age – The Mediterranean Expansion delivers the feel of building an Iron Age empire in under an hour, using only paper, pencil, and a few dice. Each player picks a path – the Phoenician trade navy, Alexander's conquests, or Rome's steady expansion – and records resources, armies, and monuments on their sheet. The expansion adds a shared central board representing the Mediterranean, where everyone races for colonies like Crete (fleet), Spain (mining), Carthage (wheat) and Gaul (armies). Spots such as Syracuse and Alexandria grant invention bonuses. Dice‑rolling determines what you can produce or conquer each round, while the roll‑and‑write mechanic ensures each game feels fresh and quick. It supports 1‑4 players, with playtime of 30‑45 minutes and a low learning curve (weight 2.3). Perfect for fans of light civilization games, short sessions, or a solid solo challenge. The only caveat is that the expansion boxes are heavier and, when bought alone, lack the updated scoring pads, so you’ll need to improvise or print new ones. Overall, it’s a great way to taste historical strategies without a massive board.