Mega Empires The East is a stand-alone game in the Mega Empires line, a new grand-strategy board game designed for 3 to 9 players, immersing participants in the rise and development of ancient civilizations over a span of 8000 years, set in a different part of the world. Players will guide their civilizations from the Middle East to India, focusing on territorial expansion, cultural and technological advancement, trade, diplomacy, and overcoming various calamities. The main goal is to gain the most victory points by trading commodities and strategically developing advancements, representing each civilization's prosperity and influence.

While playable as a standalone game, Mega Empires The East can also be integrated with Mega Empires The West, allowing for games with up to 18 players or smaller scenarios with just 3 or 4 players. Basic and expert rules and components are both included, together with various scenarios for different player counts and game lengths, ensuring a diverse and endlessly replayable game experience. This flexibility ensures that the game can adapt to different group sizes and preferences, appealing to both casual and seasoned gamers.

The game includes a comprehensive tutorial rulebook to assist new players in learning the mechanics, and it features additional rules and components for smaller games of 3-4 players, compatible with Mega Empires The West.

Contains:

• 1080 Different tokens
• 459 Civilization advances
• 219 Trade cards
• 2 Large Map boards
• 1 Market board (3-4 players)
• 3 Archeological Succession tables (4/9/18 players)
• 1 Census Track board
• 1 City Count board
• 9 Player mats
• 5 Players aids
• 3 Rulebooks
• 6 Card trays
• Plastic Storage bags