Epochs: Course of Cultures cover
2025BGG rank #5,283

Epochs: Course of Cultures

by Jeffrey CCH · ICE Makes

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Players2–4
Time120–180m
ComplexityMedium-Heavy
Age12+

About the game

What is Epochs: Course of Cultures?

When history becomes your canvas, how will your legacy be written? Epochs: Course of Cultures is a strategic 4X civilization game for 2 to 4 players where you guide your society across 3 epochs: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern. Each decision shapes your path as you expand territory, research inventions, build wonders, and develop your civilization. Over multiple rounds, you draw invention cards, take actions, and manage cities, trade, and military strength on an evolving map. You may focus on culture, innovation, or conquest, but every choice carries lasting impact. At the end of the final epoch, the player with the most prestige from achievements, expansion, and development becomes the greatest ruler. —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

Hand ManagementHexagon GridModular BoardOpen DraftingVariable Player Powers

On the shelf

Categories

CivilizationEconomicTerritory Building

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