Nova Aetas cover
2016BGG rank #9,922

Nova Aetas

by Luca Bernardini, Andrea Colletti, Daniele Colletti · Ludus Magnus Studio

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Players1–4
Time45m
ComplexityMedium-Heavy
Age12+

About the game

What is Nova Aetas?

Nova Aetas: Dark Renaissance Tactical Game is a battle boardgame set in an alternative Italian Renaissance, where Middle Ages stories - rediscovered through the study of classical civilizations - are considered to be real, like the fauns inhabiting the woods, as well as Cyclops, Witches and Chimeras. The players, once formed their Free Company, will face a series of intense missions against cunning enemies with a fine artificial intelligence. Nova Aetas has been designed to offer high playability and longevity, the main campaign has three different endings. Challenge the game relying only on your own strength, control up to four characters struggling against the game. Play in a party with your friends, venture into the events narrated by the main campaign or take the challenges of the missions.

How it plays

Mechanics

Action PointsCooperative GameDice RollingGrid MovementModular BoardRole PlayingSolo / Solitaire GameStorytellingTeam-Based GameTurn Order: Time TrackVariable Player Powers

On the shelf

Categories

AdventureFantasyFightingMiniaturesMythologyRenaissance

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