Rise of Nations: Thrones & Patriots combines the epic scope of traditional turn-based strategy games with the fast-paced action of real-time strategy games. The expansion to Rise of Nations, Thrones & Patriots adds new features to the original game, including nations, units, wonders of the world, government types, and single-player campaigns. You can play quickly through eight historical epochs of the time from the Ancient Age to the Information Age. The game challenges you to amass powerful armies, build prosperous economies, and perform acts of diplomacy.