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March of Empires Goes Tabletop via Kickstarter

By EmilyDec 14,2025

  • March of Empires launches physical board game adaptation via Kickstarter
  • March of Empires: Time of War delivers fast-paced 2-4 player strategic gameplay
  • Innovative Hourglass mechanic governs kingdom development and military recruitment

Just as Clash of Clans' record-breaking tabletop Kickstarter dominated headlines, another mobile strategy giant prepares its own board game transformation. March of Empires announces its upcoming Kickstarter campaign for a physical adaptation that brings mobile warfare to your table.

March of Empires: Time of War condenses the mobile game's strategic depth into a 30-minute, 2-4 player experience focused on rapid kingdom-building and military conquest. While not as expansive as some tabletop epics, its accessible design promises easy entry into strategic gameplay.

The adaptation cleverly reinvents mobile gaming's most debated feature - timers. The Hourglass system evolves into a core gameplay element that dynamically regulates territory expansion and troop recruitment rather than simply restricting progress.

March of Empires: Time of War box artwork preview

Strategic Timing Reimagined

March of Empires' transition to tabletop may benefit from its relative anonymity compared to genre giants. Without the preconceptions surrounding more famous IPs, this adaptation can present itself as a fresh strategic experience rather than a branded cash-in.

While established franchises carry recognition, they also risk alienating newcomers who assume required franchise knowledge. March of Empires: Time of War has the advantage of introducing its world through pure gameplay mechanics.

For more strategic gaming inspiration, explore our curated selections like the Best Android Strategy Games currently available for mobile play.

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