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Rules assistance for March of the Ants: Empires of the Earth
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 60–90 min
- 13+
- Complexity 3.5/5
Rules assistant for March of the Ants: Empires of the Earth
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March of the Ants: Empires of the Earth is an expansion for March of the Ants released in 2020 for 1–5 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Ryan Swisher and Tim Eisner and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, and Point to Point Movement.
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About the game
Return to the meadow to build your colony in Empires of the Earth, the new expansion for March of the Ants. Sculpt a Darwinian Edge In Empires of the Earth players draft Mutations to jumpstart their colonies with asymmetric abilities. These Mutations let players craft their strategies from the start of the game, and kick the game into high gear from the very first turn. Build Your Nest Expand your underground empire with Nest Chambers, a brand new card type that will let you use your nest inhabitants to unlock powerful recurring abilities. More of Everything! Empires of the Earth includes 18 new Evolutions, Events and Colony Goals that will let you diversify your strategy and grow your colony in exciting new ways. Maintain a delicate peace with the Peacekeeper head, or spread spores with Cult of the Gray Queen. A Rich and Diverse Colony To celebrate the world of March of the Ants, we reached out to our favorite artists from around the globe. This new mini-expansion to March of the Ants includes 40 cards featuring art from Vincent Dutrait, Mr. Cuddington, the Mico, and more.
Editions
- March of the Ants: Empires of the EarthenWeird City Games2020
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Weird City Games
Questions and answers
March of the Ants: Empires of the Earth supports 1–5 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 March of the Ants: Empires of the Earth 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 March of the Ants: Empires of the Earth 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.
March of the Ants: Empires of the Earth has a complexity rating of 3.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
March of the Ants: Empires of the Earth belongs to these categories: Animals, Exploration, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, and Point to Point Movement. 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 March of the Ants: Empires of the Earth are: Ryan Swisher and Tim Eisner. 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 March of the Ants: Empires of the Earth as an expansion for March of the Ants. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need March of the Ants to use it. Check that your edition of March of the Ants is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.