March of Empires goes tabletop via Kickstarter

• March of Empires is launching a Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming tabletop version
• The new Time of War edition delivers intense 2-4 player gameplay with strategic depth
• An innovative Hourglass system governs kingdom expansion and troop recruitment

Just last week, the Clash of Clans board game Kickstarter shattered records with instant funding. Now another mobile strategy giant is entering the tabletop arena. March of Empires has officially announced its own Kickstarter campaign for a physical adaptation!

March of Empires: Time of War transforms the mobile game's core experience into a dynamic 30-minute strategy game for 2-4 players. While simpler than complex war games, its streamlined approach makes empire-building accessible without sacrificing strategic depth.

The adaptation cleverly incorporates mobile gaming's most debated feature - timers. Here, the Hourglass mechanic becomes a strategic resource for managing construction and unit training rather than a frustration. This innovative twist could redefine how timer systems work in board games.

The advantage of strategic timing

March of Empires might actually benefit from its transition to tabletop more than Clash of Clans. While Clash's familiarity could deter newcomers, March of Empires appears fresh enough to stand on its own as a board game IP without preconceptions.

This isn't to suggest Clash of Clans would push players away, but licensed games often struggle with accessibility assumptions. Many potential players might assume prior game knowledge is required when seeing a famous IP.

For more upcoming strategic board game experiences, explore our curated selection of top Android strategy games to discover what might inspire the next great tabletop adaptation!