Century: Eastern Wonders
- Designer Emerson Matsuuchi
- Publisher Plan B Games , Arclight Games , asmodee , Bright World Games , Broadway Toys LTD
- Illustration Atha Kanaani , Chris Quilliams
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Century: Eastern Wonders, players take on the role of merchants and privateers exploring the exotic Indonesian Spice Islands. The game features modular boards where players move point-to-point to fulfill contracts and collect spices. The combination of set collection, contracts, and pick-up and deliver mechanics offers varied strategies and high replayability.
Who Is This Game For?
This game targets families and hobby gamers aged 8 and up who enjoy tactical planning and accessible mechanics. With a playtime around 45 minutes, it fits well into medium-length game sessions. Prior experience with strategic board games is helpful but not required.
How It Works
Players move their pieces across modular boards using point-to-point and grid movement, fulfilling contracts by collecting specific spice combinations (set collection). The game’s core mechanics—Contracts, Grid Movement, and Pick-up and Deliver—drive gameplay focused on transporting goods and scoring points through strategic planning.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Emerson Matsuuchi, Century: Eastern Wonders is part of the Century series from Plan B Games. It introduces new mechanisms like Contracts and Modular Board to refresh the gameplay. Although it has no awards, its unique blend of mechanics and nautical theme make it a distinct entry in the series.
Pro
- Combines Contracts, Set Collection, and Movement for diverse strategies
- Modular board increases replayability
- Short playtime of about 45 minutes allows for quick sessions
- Part of the popular Century series by Emerson Matsuuchi
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Only suitable for 2 to 4 players
- Relatively light for expert gamers
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set during the spice trade era in the exotic Indonesian islands, where various nations competed on the high seas of the Far East for glory and profit. The nautical theme permeates the entire gameplay experience.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus first on understanding the movement mechanics and fulfilling contracts to get a solid grasp of the game.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Century: Eastern Wonders is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game lasts about 45 minutes, making it suitable for medium-length game sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is a light to medium-weight strategy designed for ages 8 and up, requiring no deep prior experience but some familiarity with tactical games helps.
How does this compare to similar games?
Century: Eastern Wonders uniquely combines Contracts, Grid Movement, and Set Collection on a modular board, differentiating it from other pure set collection or movement games.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, with an age recommendation of 8+ and moderate complexity, it is well suited for family play.
What mechanic makes it special?
Its combination of Contracts and Modular Board with Pick-up and Deliver mechanics offers varied and flexible strategies.
Fazit
Century: Eastern Wonders is recommended for players who enjoy tactical set collection and movement games in a compact, maritime setting. The lack of solo mode limits its flexibility somewhat.
