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The Age of Iron and Rust: A Time of Crisis Expansion

Weight:  2.0000
Price: $25.00

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Time of Crisis is the game that allows 2-4 players to re-create the Roman Crisis of the Third Century, leading separate dynasties in a struggle for control of an empire beset by threats both internal and external. The Age of Iron and Rust provides new choices for players to build their influence, exert their Imperial power, and even play alone!


  • New Influence Cards -- Deckbuilding is a key aspect of Time of Crisis, and the means by which players grow their influence among the Senate, the Legions, and the People of Rome throughout the game.  While the base game provides an array of cards for players to choose from, The Age of Iron and Rust DOUBLES the number of choices with a full new set of cards that are available for purchase alongside the existing cards.  Explore new strategies and card combinations to seek new ways of building your dynasty's Legacy.
  • New Emperor Rules - During the Third Century, Emperors didn't only sit on the throne in Rome - they ruled from the provinces and commanded armies in the field, where they were at risk of being killed in battle or assassinated.  These optional rules place Emperors directly on the board in place of a Governor or General token.  Bold use of your Emperor will grant you bonuses, but if the Emperor token should be removed from the board, your reign is at an end.
  • AI Players - New optional rules for non-player factions driven by easy-to-use "artificial intelligence" instructions will allow 2 or 3 players and even solo players to enjoy a full 4-faction game.  Three different AI Player profiles can fill your empty seats to provide a mix of challenges working against the human players' Imperial aspirations.


 

 

  

Game Features

TIME PERIOD 235-284 AD
MAP SCALE Areas
NUMBER OF PLAYERS 1-4

Customer Reviews
(5.00)
# of Ratings: 4
1. on 12/24/2019, said:
I was already enthusiastic with the base game and this is just great. Ita doubles up on the types of cards and their special effects that are available with THREE possible ways to use them. Great new rules on THREE different types of Emperor that you can proclaim (each with pros and cons) and all that with THREE different Bots each with a different type of strataegy hard-wired into the Bot. Brilliant. By the way if you are/or read Italian, the expansion is FREE with the Italian version
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2. on 4/22/2019, said:
The bots in this game are incredibly easy to follow!
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3. on 2/28/2019, said:
Just received the Iron & Rust expansion. Very impressed with the quality of the various components, the rule book, and the addition of AI bots (as in "Pericles") to fill in as a 4th (or a 2nd, 3rd, and 4th) player. Ferrell and Johnson clearly put quality time and thought into this expansion. Can't argue with the price, either.I have not played the AI rules yet, but there is an Example of Play in the rules showing how it works. You can now download the rules to see for yourself.I think Iron and Rust will be a required addition for any dedicated TOC gamer or any group that just wants to add more variety to the game. So, don't take my word for it...wait. DO take my word for it.
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4. on 7/5/2018, said:
Can't wait for this upgrade to what is a great game on a period of history I am very interested in. I have just looked at the rules and they do not seem to have any AI rules?
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