Take charge of a civilization and lead it through the ages...in real time. 2-4 Players * 45-60 Mins * Ages 12+ Features: Action Timer, Action/Event, Area Majority / Influence, Worker Placement Theme: Civilization, Real-time Description: In Time of Empires, take charge of a civilization and lead it through the ages from antiquity through the Middle Ages and the Industrial Revolution to modern times. Each epoch spans a preparation phase, an action phase, and a scoring phase. Other players have accepted the same charge you have and will be grappling with life through the action phase simultaneously with you in real time. Your two 30-second sand timers will trigger your actions - expanding your territory, building wonders, and discovering new technologies - while a soundtrack keeps the tempo of history. You probably won't be able to look everywhere at the same time, so try to ensure that you don't overlook a potential attack because you're too busy helping to complete a wonder REAL-TIME CIVILIZATION GAME: In Time of Empires, take charge of a civilization and lead it through the ages from antiquity through the Middle Ages and the Industrial Revolution to modern times. Your two 30-second sand timers will trigger your actions while a soundtrack keeps the tempo of history. STRATEGY BOARD GAME: Expand your empire through the centuries. Build wonders, recruit leaders and develop your city while fighting on the field in 27 minutes, not a minute more Players take actions simultaneously in real time. You won't be able to look everywhere at once, so beware of what's going on behind your back Each age spans a preparation phase, an action phase, and a scoring phase. PLAY THROUGH THREE AGES: A game of Time of Empires will last exactly 3 ages. Through these ages, you will attempt to lead your empire to eternal glory. Many paths lead you to victory - territorial domination, scientific superiority, remarkable infrastructures or cultural influence on Wonders and Leaders of your time. EASY TO LEARN APP-DRIVEN GAME: A beginner's variant allows you to explore the rules without a real-time contraint. Unique removable sand timers provide equity between players and great stability. Time of Empires requires a free app to play. Once installed, no internet connection is required. NUMBER OF PLAYERS AND AVERAGE PLAYTIME: This exciting strategy board game is designed for 2 to 4 players and is suitable for ages 12 and older. Average playtime is approximately 45-60 minutes.