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MEGA EMPIRES: THE WEST

MEGA EMPIRES: THE WEST is a board game for 5 to 9 players that covers the development of the Western ancient civilizations over a time span of 8000 years. The players lead their civilizations, as they expand and collapse, from the Stone Age, through the Bronze Age, to the end of the Iron Age.

MEGA EMPIRES: THE WEST - 9 players - Roel van Tartwijk
MEGA EMPIRES: THE WEST - 9 players - Photo: Roel van Tartwijk

The map board of THE WEST stretches from the Iberian peninsula in the West up to the Caspian Coast and the Nile Delta in the East. From the snowy Scandinavian wastelands in the North up to the Sahara in the South. The playable civilizations include, among others, The Romans, The Egyptians, The Minoans and the Celts.

The game can be played by any number between 5-9 players. If you own The Update and 3-4 players pack, you can play the game with 3-4 players as well. These additional components are also included in THE EAST.

MEGA EMPIRES: THE WEST - 4 players - Sander de Bruin
MEGA EMPIRES: THE WEST - 4 players Photo: Sander de Bruin

Revised edition 2024

THE WEST (2024) is a reissue of Western Empires (2019). The components included in the game are similar but the rulebooks have been streamlined and partly rewritten to enhance consistency and readability. Feedback and questions from the community helped improve the clarifications and examples.

Read more on the changes between editions in our FAQ.