The Stone Age is the earliest Age in Age of Empires.
This Age depicts the paleolithic period of human history, and represents the most basic hunting and gathering for Food, basic warfare limited to close combat infantry and the constant struggle for survival. Basic fishing and naval trade exists as well as the construction of basic shelters. The next age is the Tool Age, which requires 500 food and two Stone Age buildings (excluding Town Center and Houses). Due to the limited technologies and military improvements available during this Age, it is strongly advised to advance through the next age as soon as possible.
The Stone Age is an important step towards building an economy. It is also possible to rush an opponent with what few villagers you have, destroy the Town Center and kill surrounding units, stopping them from advancing into the Tool Age where complex defenses are introduced.
Buildings available[]
- Town Center (Only one, may be rebuilt if destroyed)
- House
- Barracks
- Granary
- Storage Pit
- Docks
Units available[]
- Villager at Town Center
- Clubman at Barracks
- Fishing Boat at Docks
- Trade Boat at Docks
History[]
“ | Characterized by pursuit of the required tools of survival: the construction of shelter and the search for steadfast sources of food through hunting, fishing, and foraging. | ” |
—Age of Empires manual |
Ages in the Age of Empires series | |
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Age of Empires | |
Stone Age · Tool Age · Bronze Age · Iron Age Cut: Prehistoric Age · Republic Age | |
Age of Empires II | |
Dark Age · Feudal Age · Castle Age · Imperial Age | |
Age of Mythology | |
Archaic Age · Classical Age · Heroic Age · Mythic Age · Titan Age | |
Age of Empires III | |
Exploration Age · Commerce Age · Fortress Age · Industrial Age · Imperial Age Revolution | |
Age of Empires IV | |
Dark Age · Feudal Age · Castle Age · Imperial Age |