Micropolis game-mechanics_multiple-lot-auction so each placement cuts off

so each placement cuts off play options for you and everyone else later in the round

Every choice you've made has led you somewhere

These tiny build sites are cheaper than any other monument

Mare Nostrum is an empire-building game in which 3-5 players [or 2-6 with the 'Atlas' expansion] lead their individual ancient empires to dominion of Mare Nostrum

all with at least a sliver of fear

Micropolis game-mechanics_multiple-lot-auction so each placement cuts offGather your ants in Micropolis, and send them through the anthill to do your bidding. What do you want? Fruit? Warriors? A queen? Even more ants?! Each player starts with a central location that will be surrounded by ten tiles over the course of the game, with the tiles being connected by a series of tunnels. Over ten rounds, players draft tiles one at a time, with the player with the largest army going first. They can take the first tile in line, or