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Foundations of Rome: 5th Player Expansion
Requires:Foundations of Rome
Designed by Emerson Matsuuchi
Published by Arcane Wonders
Expansion
Casual Flow: 15 Min Teach
Crowdfunding: Kickstarter
Community Snapshot
Medium-Light complexity
60–90 min
8.4 on BGG (223)
Categories
Since 2022, Foundations of Rome: 5th Player Expansion has captivated fans of tile placement with its medium-light complexity design.
How It Plays
Income
You earn resources automatically each round based on what you've built up — the snowball effect is real.
Market
There's a shared marketplace where prices shift based on what players buy and sell — supply and demand in action.
Ownership
You can claim and own certain game elements that give you ongoing benefits — mark your territory!
Square Grid
The board uses a grid of squares for movement — clear, familiar, and great for tactical play.
Tile Placement
You lay tiles on the table to build a map, landscape, or pattern — every piece you place changes the board.
About This Game
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.
Source: BoardGameGeek