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- BGG #821
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Rules assistance for Mare Nostrum: Mythology Expansion
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- 120 min
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Rules assistant for Mare Nostrum: Mythology Expansion
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Mare Nostrum: Mythology Expansion is an expansion for Mare Nostrum released in 2005 for 3–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Serge Laget and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection.
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About the game
From the Publisher: Secure your civilization's place in the annals of history, build wonders that will dazzle the hearts of men, build a commercial empire, take charge of the battle fields, launch your ships across the Mediterranean so that they carry to all the world the might and grandeur of your economic, cultural, and military power! The Mythology Expansion for Mare Nostrum introduces several new elements into the game, such as the addition of a sixth player who represents the fabled civilization of Atlantis. A new map is added depicting western Europe beyond the Pillars of Hercules and the island of Atlantis. You can pray to the Gods and engage fierce mythological creatures to aid you in your conquests. The more you play, the more new facets to the game you will discover, each more interesting than the last. The world of Mythology is so engrossing that once you enter this ancient realm, you will want to prove, once and for all, that the Mare Nostrum is and always will be Your Sea! In the Mythology Expansion, you will be able to discover and explore: New people, Atlantians, allowing you to play with 6 players. Old Gods (Poseidon, Mars, Isis, and more). A game board that extends the basic map to the west and includes Atlantis, the Iberian peninsula, Gaul, and North Africa Over twenty new heroes (Achilles, Gilgamesh, Minos, Spartacus, and others) Six Mythological creatures (the Phoenix, the Kraken, Centaurs, Behemoths, and more). Pottery - the thirteenth resource! Expands: Mare Nostrum
Editions
- Mare Nostrum: Mythology ExpansionenCafe Games, Eurogames2005
- Mare Nostrum: Extension Mythologiquefrasmodee, Descartes Editeur2005
Designers
Publishers
- asmodee
- Descartes Editeur
- Eurogames
- Cafe Games
Questions and answers
Mare Nostrum: Mythology Expansion supports 3–6 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 Mare Nostrum: Mythology Expansion is 120 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 Mare Nostrum: Mythology Expansion for ages 12 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.
Mare Nostrum: Mythology Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.3 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.
Mare Nostrum: Mythology Expansion belongs to these categories: Territory Building, Nautical, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Set Collection. 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 Mare Nostrum: Mythology Expansion are: Serge Laget. 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 Mare Nostrum: Mythology Expansion as an expansion for Mare Nostrum. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Mare Nostrum to use it. Check that your edition of Mare Nostrum is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.