![]() There are four Ages in the game: A, I, II, III and IV. ![]() Sturdy, not too fiddly, and with artwork that isn’t going to give you a headache. Overall, the components are just what you need for a game likely to take up a few hours of your time. So, while there is no real individuality, it certainly feels on-theme. Some military leaders on the front box rather dull images of farms and things on the cards lots of browns and green. The artwork on the boards and cards was pretty much what you’d expect. There are a lot of them, though, so you’ll need a good-sized play area to fit everything in. These boards are really well laid out, helping keep all your civilization stats and resources clearly in check. And each player also gets a reference sheet, too.īeyond that, Through The Ages largely takes place using cards and cubes placed on your individual player boards or in common areas. I found this super useful and think it’s a great addition. It handily walks you through each turn so that everybody can learn all the different mechanics, all the way to the end. It’s why I was very relieved to see a handbook included in the box exclusively for those playing for the first time. ![]() Through the Ages is a chunky game with a lot of rules to learn. Here’s what you’ll get in your Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization box: What does it take to start and build a new civilization? Basically, just some cards and cubes. I always like to check out digital editions of games because it’s usually easier for me to learn the rules and it’s a much cheaper way to test ride the gameplay. It takes a lot of the “maintenance” away while playing and lets you focus on strategy instead of worrying about sleeves shattering an entire civilization’s worth of cubes across the table. It’s probably one of the best renditions of a board game to digital that I’ve seen and one of the best-suited games for a digital remake. The team over at Czech Games Edition (CGE) has also created a digital edition of Through the Ages including a separate DLC (Downloadable Content) for their New Leaders & Wonders Expansion. $28.70 Buy on Amazon Through the Digital Age Also, you’ll get 16 new wonders, and plenty of other cards to add some extra flavor to the game, too. As the name suggests, it piles in a load more leader cards, such as Cleopatra and Nelson Mandela. The only expansion for the 2015 edition, New Leaders & Wonders is a must for any Through the Ages regulars. Versions & Expansions Through the Ages: New Leaders & Wonders Whoever has the most culture points at the end wins. Through the Ages is vast, but gameplay largely centers around card drafting and resource management. It’s a far-reaching strategy game in which players advance their civilization from antiquity to the modern age with the goal of emerging the most influential.Ĭivilizations are built on culture, technology, diplomacy, military, and production, all of which will need to be managed efficiently to come out on top. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is the 2015 updated edition of the original Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization. Through the Ages: New Leaders & Wonders.
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