Roll Through the Ages: The Late Bronze Age

(Web published), Eagle-Gryphon Games, Matt Leacock Games · Board game · 2009
1–4 · best 2 Solo 30–45 min Weight 1.8/5
7.6 rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
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7.6 rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
Our Verdict

For those who already love the base game and crave more depth and interaction, this expansion is a treat. It expands possibilities and makes every decision even more strategic!

Highlights
  • More strategic developments
  • Enhanced player interaction
  • New resource options
  • Increased replayability
  • More impactful decisions
Keep in mind
  • Slightly increases playtime
  • Requires base game
  • Moderate language dependency
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About the game
Hey dice enthusiasts! If you're a fan of the Roll Through the Ages series, get ready for an extra dose of strategy and interaction with 'Roll Through the Ages: The Late Bronze Age'. This expansion, which started as a print-and-play and was later published by Pegasus Spiele, isn't just an 'add-on' — it truly shakes up the dynamics of the base game. Essentially, you'll get a brand-new score sheet and a set of rules that boost your Bronze Age civilization. The expansion introduces four fresh developments for you to explore: Preservation, Smithing, Shipping, and Commerce. But it doesn't stop there! It also revamps five familiar developments, such as Medicine, Religion, and Empire, by altering their costs and rewards. This means your decisions about which technological path to pursue become even more interesting and impactful. One of the coolest changes is that trading between players is now a fundamental rule, significantly increasing player interaction. And if you invest in the Shipping development, you can start building ships, opening the door to resource conversion — a powerful tool for optimizing your economy. Overall, 'The Late Bronze Age' not only extends the game's playing time a bit, which is great for those seeking more depth, but also intensifies the interaction among participants. It's an expansion that really makes you think more and engage more with the board (or rather, the score sheet!).
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Components: Dice with Icons Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena Mechanism: Roll-and-Write Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Series: Roll Through the Ages (Matt Leacock)
Publisher (Web published), Eagle-Gryphon Games, Matt Leacock Games, Pegasus Spiele
Designer Matt Leacock
Artist Claus Stephan, Marko Fiedler
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Roll Through the Ages: The Late Bronze Age add to the base game?
This expansion introduces four new developments (Preservation, Smithing, Shipping, Commerce), alters the cost and reward of five existing developments, and makes player trading a core rule. Additionally, it features an updated score sheet and allows for ship construction for resource conversion.
Do I need the base game to play this expansion?
Yes, 'Roll Through the Ages: The Late Bronze Age' is an expansion and requires the base game 'Roll Through the Ages: The Bronze Age' to be played. It complements and modifies the original experience.
Does the expansion change the playtime or complexity?
Yes, the expansion tends to slightly increase the playtime due to new options and interactions. Complexity also rises, as there are more developments to manage and new trading rules to consider.
What is the impact of the expansion on player interaction?
Interaction is significantly increased! Player trading becomes a fundamental rule, encouraging more exchanges and diplomacy, in addition to new resource mechanics that can generate more competition.
Is this a good expansion for solo players?
While the expansion focuses on increasing player interaction, the new development options and resource optimization can still be interesting for the solo mode, offering more strategic depth for those seeking individual challenges.
Are the expansion components easy to integrate?
Yes, the expansion primarily consists of new rules and an updated score sheet, making it easy to integrate with the base game. There aren't many additional physical components that complicate setup.