
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,098
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Roll Through the Ages: The Bronze Age
- 1–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2008

Rules assistance for Era: Medieval Age – Rivers & Roads Expansion
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Era: Medieval Age – Rivers & Roads Expansion is an expansion for Era: Medieval Age released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Matt Leacock and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and End Game Bonuses.
Era: Medieval Age Expansion invites players to return to the world's first "roll & build" game with tons of new content. Included in this expansion are roads and rivers to connect domains to the world outside their own. Players will discover new structures and develop new strategies as they build their way to victory! With all these new opportunities comes a bit of risk as players will be challenged by a new disaster. Lastly, four scenarios are included in the game to give players an opportunity to become familiar with the new gameplay mechanisms.
Era: Medieval Age – Rivers & Roads Expansion supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Era: Medieval Age – Rivers & Roads Expansion is 45–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Era: Medieval Age – Rivers & Roads Expansion for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Era: Medieval Age – Rivers & Roads Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Era: Medieval Age – Rivers & Roads Expansion belongs to these categories: Dice, Miniatures, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and End Game Bonuses. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Era: Medieval Age – Rivers & Roads Expansion are: Matt Leacock. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Era: Medieval Age – Rivers & Roads Expansion as an expansion for Era: Medieval Age. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Era: Medieval Age to use it. Check that your edition of Era: Medieval Age is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.