Age of War
- Designer Reiner Knizia
- Publisher Fantasy Flight Games , Hasbro , Arclight Games , cutia.ro , Delta Vision Publishing
- Illustration Simon Eckert , Tony Foti , Victorien Del Tatto , 李小娜 (LI Xiaona) , 杨静雯 (Yang Jingwen) , 谢有鑫 (Xie Youxin)
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Age of War, you roll seven dice showing different symbols and choose a card with multiple battle lines. You use your dice symbols to conquer one battle line at a time. If successful, you continue rolling remaining dice to conquer more lines. Completing all lines on a card gains you that card’s victory points. The game ends when all cards are claimed, and the highest score wins.
Who Is This Game For?
Age of War targets families and casual players who enjoy fast-paced dice games. With a playtime of about 30 minutes, it's great for short sessions. The rules are straightforward, requiring no deep prior experience. Suitable for ages 8 and up.
How It Works
The core mechanics include Dice Rolling and Die Icon Resolution, where you roll dice with symbols to match battle lines on cards. Push Your Luck and Re-rolling allow risk-taking as you try to conquer multiple lines using remaining dice. Cards belong to sets which score extra points if fully claimed. Take That mechanics permit conquering opponents’ cards, adding interaction.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Reiner Knizia, Age of War blends classic dice mechanics with quick conquest gameplay. It was nominated for the 2007 Årets Spill Best Family Game and recommended by Spiel der Spiele and Juego del Año. Also known as Risk Express, it has an official link to Risk. The mix of Push Your Luck and Set Collection stands out in its genre.
Awards
2007
- 2015 Juego del Año — Recommended
- 2007 Årets Spill Best Family Game — Nominated
Pro
- Short playtime around 30 minutes
- Easy to learn dice mechanics
- Interactive battles with Take That elements
- Recommended by Spiel der Spiele and Juego del Año
Contra
- Limited to 2-6 players, no solo mode
- Lightweight family game, lacks expert depth
- Dice luck can heavily influence outcomes
Setting & Atmosphäre
The theme draws on ancient and medieval eras focused on territory conquest and political control. It reflects cultural elements from Asia and Europe, matching categories like Ancient, Medieval, and Political.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Manage your Push Your Luck carefully and keep track of remaining dice to maximize conquering battle lines.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Age of War requires at least two players and has no official solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 30 minutes, suitable for quick sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
Designed as a family game, it needs no advanced experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
Age of War combines dice rolling, Push Your Luck, and Set Collection, differentiating it from pure dice or conquest games.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it's recommended for ages 8 and up and was nominated for Best Family Game.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of Dice Rolling, Push Your Luck, and Die Icon Resolution defines its gameplay.
Fazit
Age of War is recommended for families and players seeking fast dice competition with strategic elements. It fits well into short play sessions without complex setup.
