Aurignac

What to Expect

In Aurignac, you play one of three roles with distinct mechanics: Neanderthal founds tribes, Sapiens creates masterpieces, and Mother Nature controls resources and climate. Over ten seasons, players hunt, gather, and battle using unique mechanics like deck building, hand management, and worker placement to achieve their goals and survive.

Who Is This Game For?

Aurignac targets experienced gamers aged 12 and up who enjoy complex asymmetrical games with extended playtime. With about 150 minutes per game, it requires strategic planning and patience. Its solo mode allows single-player enjoyment, appealing to fans of worker placement and deck-building games.

How It Works

The game blends deck construction, worker placement, and hand management: Sapiens moves through territories using a deck to hunt and gather resources to complete masterpieces. Neanderthal places workers to found tribes and expand. Mother Nature uses hand management to control climate and resources, influencing the game state. These asymmetric mechanics unfold over ten seasons.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Loïc Lamy, Aurignac stands out by combining asymmetrical gameplay with worker placement, deck building, and hand management. Set in prehistoric France, it includes a solo mode and enriches the German-style board game genre with its unique theme and mechanics.

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game is set in prehistoric Aurignac, France, where players experience the challenges of early humans, including Neanderthals, Sapiens, and the forces of nature across multiple seasons.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on understanding the unique mechanics of your role and plan your moves strategically across the seasons.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

Aurignac is a demanding game for experienced players who appreciate deep asymmetrical mechanics. Its long duration and complexity make it less suitable for casual gamers.