From the back of the box
Master 6000 years of history. What forces will you wield to lead your nation to global prominence? Rise of Nations: Gold Edition combines the award-winning Rise of Nations with the critically acclaimed expansion: Thrones and Patriots. The entire span of human history is in your hands as you build your nation, choose your form of government and use a wealth of powerful strategies and units to dominate your foes.
Lead one of 24 historical nations, including the Americans, Aztecs, Iroquois, Nubians, Romans and Persians.
Engage in 5 single-player campaigns: Alexander the Great, The Cold War, The New World, Napoleon, and The Entire World.
Fight on land, at sea or in the air, with everything from musketeers, massive war elephants, stealth bombers, tanks and nuclear missiles.
Evolve through 8 historical periods from the Ancient Age to the Information Age
Challenge other players on the internet or LAN. Up to 8 players including in-game matchmaking.