Age of Empires III: The Age of Discovery

It is the late 15th century and a new age is dawning. While searching for a new trade route to India, explorers have discovered a new land. Take the role of one of Europe's colonial powers and stake your claim in the New World. The triumphant revel in riches and glory, while the vanquished become a footnote in the history books. It is an Age of Discovery... it is an Age of Empires!

Designed by Glenn Drover, this boardgame allows you to revisit the age of exploration and discovery. Take on the role of a colonial power seeking fame, glory, and riches in the New World. As you proceed through three ages, you can launch expeditions of discovery, colonize regions, expand your merchant fleet, build capitol buildings that give your nation distinct advantages, develop your economy, and, if necessary, declare war.

Though originally published for 5 players, the game is playable by 6 with the original components and board configuration with addition of a set of figures in another color. This was originally offered as an "expansion" and an incentive to pre-order the game. A 6 player expansion is also in the Glenn Drover's Empires: Builder Expansion, along with new capital buildings and National Advantage tiles.

Not to be confused with Age of Discovery.

Awards & Honors

• 2011 MinD-Spielepreis Nominee
• 2009 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Nominee
• 2009 Ludoteca Ideale Official Selection Winner
• 2008 JoTa Best Heavy Board Game Nominee
• 2008 Golden Geek Best Gamer's Board Game Nominee
• 2008 Golden Geek Best Board Game Artwork/Presentation Nominee
• 2007 Origins Awards Historical Board Game of the Year Winner
• 2007 Meeples Choice Award Nominee
• 2007 International Gamers Awards - General Strategy; Multi-player Nominee
• 2007 Golden Geek Best Gamer's Board Game Nominee
• 2007 Golden Geek Best Board Game Artwork/Presentation Nominee

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