Age of Civilization cover
2019BGG rank #1,736

Age of Civilization

by Jeffrey CCH · ICE Makes

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Players1–4
Time30–60m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age10+

About the game

What is Age of Civilization?

When history becomes your canvas, how will your legacy be written? Age of Civilization is a compact civilization game. Each player leads up to three historical civilizations in a single session. Over six rounds, you assign workers to do actions like researching technologies, constructing wonders, trading with other players and expanding culture or military strength, aiming to lead your civilization toward greatness and prosperity. At the start, you choose your first civilization and gain workers tied to its population. Later, you may raise or annex a new civilization. Resetting your workforce and gaining new main civilization or just add a legacy ability from an annexed one . Deciding when to switch and which combinations to pursue is a core strategic choice. Quick to learn and packed with meaningful decisions, Age of Civilization delivers classic empire-building depth in a small, accessible package. —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

Action PointsIncrease Value of Unchosen ResourcesSolo / Solitaire GameTech Trees / Tech TracksVariable Player PowersWorker Placement

On the shelf

Categories

AncientCivilization

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