Time of Crisis: The Age of Iron and Rust

About this expansion

Time of Crisis: The Age of Iron and Rust is an expansion for 1–4 players that recreates the Roman Crisis of the Third Century, with games lasting around 210 minutes.

The expansion adds new ways to build influence, exercise Imperial power, and contest control of an empire threatened by internal and external dangers. It also offers options for solo play and for filling empty seats in a multiplayer game.

Deckbuilding remains central to the experience. The Age of Iron and Rust introduces a full new set of Influence Cards available alongside those from the base game, doubling the number of choices available for purchase. Combine cards from the Senate, Legions, and People of Rome to explore fresh strategies and develop your dynasty’s Legacy.

• New Influence Cards: Add variety and new combinations to the game’s deckbuilding system.
• New Emperor Rules: Place Emperors directly on the board in place of a Governor or General token.
• AI Players: Use three different AI profiles to create non-player factions for solo games or games with two or three human players.

The optional Emperor rules put the ruler in the provinces and on campaign, reflecting the dangers faced by leaders who commanded armies in the field. Bold use of an Emperor can grant bonuses, but if the Emperor token is removed from the board, that reign ends.

With its additional cards, Emperor rules, and easy-to-use artificial intelligence instructions, Time of Crisis: The Age of Iron and Rust gives players new challenges and new ways to pursue Imperial aspirations. It was released in 2019.