Played my first 4 player game of Roll Through the Ages official last night. I've played the solo game quite a bit but I quickly discovered that the multiplayer game plays a bit differently!
What development should be purchased first and why?
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First off, I'm assuming you're playing The Late Bronze Age version (which is far superior to the game as sold off-the shelf – It's very clear that The Late Bronze Age version of the game is what was originally presented to the publishers, and they felt the need to "simplify" it to reach a wider audience by removing several really nifty mechanics). Given that, Irrigation is the simplest first pick, although Leadership can be almost as good, if you're a little lucky and use it well. If you can leapfrog to Quarrying, that's a great start (it'll help you buy better advancements, and it combos very well with Engineering and Architecture later in the game). If you're playing with three or four players, get Medicine ASAP. It will save you at least 3 points in penalties. ...and that's my 2 cents. | ||||
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@invisiblejon - The Late Bronze Age was developed months after the game as sold in the box. I added some additional developments for those gamers looking for something meatier. (The publisher didn't water anything down.) ...and I like Irrigation as a first purchase too! | |||||
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In my games, I almost always purchase Irrigation first, because Drought can be really devastating to your score and Irrigation provides some defense against the fact that you can't reroll skulls in multiplayer. | |||||||||||||
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