
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,261
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Foundations of Metropolis
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2024

Rules assistance for Foundations of Rome: 5th Player Expansion
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Foundations of Rome: 5th Player Expansion is an expansion for Foundations of Rome released in 2022 for 5 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Emerson Matsuuchi and its main mechanics are Income, Ownership, and Tile Placement.
The 5th Player expansion for Foundations of Rome includes: 19 Deed Cards 1 Player Tray 24 Buildings and Icon tiles 8 Lot markers 6 Monument markers 2 Score cubes 1 Player Aid card During the Kickstarter campaign the color voted on by backers was yellow.
Foundations of Rome: 5th Player Expansion supports 5 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Foundations of Rome: 5th Player Expansion is 60–90 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 Foundations of Rome: 5th Player Expansion for ages 13 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.
Foundations of Rome: 5th Player Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Foundations of Rome: 5th Player Expansion belongs to these categories: Economic, Ancient, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Income, Ownership, and Tile Placement. 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 Foundations of Rome: 5th Player Expansion are: Emerson Matsuuchi. 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 Foundations of Rome: 5th Player Expansion as an expansion for Foundations of Rome. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Foundations of Rome to use it. Check that your edition of Foundations of Rome is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.