Following the release of Mega Empires: The West and Mega Empires: The East, Ares Games and Colossus Games announce two new epic games in the Mega Empires series: Mega Empires: The Far East North and Mega Empires: The Far East South.
These games will explore peoples, dynasties, and historic developments from the easternmost regions of Asia, from Japan to Indonesia. Each game is a standalone product, designed for 3 to 5 players; they can also be combined together or with previous Mega Empires sets. Mega Empires: The Far East will be launched with a crowdfunding campaign in 2026 - a preview of the two sets’ cover art, by Odysseus (Teotihuacan: City of Gods and World Wonders) was unveiled.
Mega Empires: The Far East – North and South will feature brand-new maps, fresh civilization advances, unique calamities, and innovative mechanics. Although designed for smaller groups of 3-5 players, they can be combined into a larger experience for up to 10 players. The designers plan to further develop the series with a future expansion, The Silk Road, to connect all Mega Empires titles into a single, epic game for 3 to up to an incredible 30 players, or any number in between with variations in setup.
Mega Empires is the new version of the legendary Mega Civilization board game, designed by Colossus Games and published by Ares Games. It builds on that epic foundation, making the system accessible to player counts from 3 to 18 players, from shorter 3-hour scenarios to legendary day-long sessions. Players lead their civilizations by trade, conflict, and cultural advancement, as they expand from the Stone Age, through the Bronze Age to the end of the Iron Age.
Mega Empires: The West and Mega Empires: The East are two stand-alone games, compatible with each other. In Mega Empires: The West, 5 to 9 players lead civilizations from the Atlantic Ocean to the Middle East, while in Mega Empires: The East, 3 to 9 players develop their civilizations from the Middle East to India. Accessories can be separately purchased to further complement these two games and enhance the player’s experience.
