Age of Empires III is reborn as Empires: Age of Discovery

A project in Phoenix, AZ by Eagle Games
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The classic board game, Age of Empires III (2007) will be upgraded into Empires: Age of Discovery, the Deluxe Edition--with your help!
Backers: 1526
Average Pledge Per Backer: $136

Funded: $207,816 of $25,000
Dates: Feb 13th -> Mar 11th (26 days)
Project By: Eagle Games
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