The Golden Ages
- Designer Luigi Ferrini
- Publisher Quined Games , Ediciones MasQueOca , Ergo Ludo Editions , Ghenos Games , Schwerkraft-Verlag
- Illustration Alexandre Roche
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In The Golden Ages, you lead your civilization through four historical eras, developing technologies, building wonders, and exploring new continents. You use action points to perform various tasks and compete for area majority on a modular square grid board. Multiple scoring paths, including artists and secret technologies, provide strategic depth. Players strive to evolve their civilization and surpass opponents on the path to glory.
Who Is This Game For?
This is a strategy game for enthusiasts aged 12 and up who enjoy medium-complexity civilization and 4X games. With a 90-minute playtime, it suits a typical game night. Prior experience with euro-style strategy games helps to navigate its combined mechanics and planning demands.
How It Works
Players spend action points to research technologies, found cities, and conduct military actions. The modular board with a square grid represents the world where players vie for area majority and influence. Cards are chosen via open drafting to expand options. End game bonuses at each era reward strategic approaches and influence final scoring.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Luigi Ferrini and nominated for the 2014 Meeples Choice Award, The Golden Ages merges 4X mechanics with a modular board and area majority. Part of Quined Games’ Master Print series, it offers a complex civilization experience with diverse scoring methods and strategic depth.
Awards
2015
- 2015 Goblin Magnifico — Nominated
- 2014 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
Pro
- Rich 4X mechanics featuring action points and area majority
- Modular board allows for varied game worlds
- Multiple scoring paths via end game bonuses and history cards
- Nominated for several expert game awards
Contra
- Complexity requires learning time
- Recommended for ages 12 and up, not for children
- About 90 minutes playtime demands patience
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game covers the development of civilizations through various historical eras. Players explore and settle continents, build structures, and shape history.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on understanding action points and prioritize one scoring path to ease into the game.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, The Golden Ages is designed for 2 to 4 players and has no solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 90 minutes, suitable for a game night.
What prior experience do I need?
This is a medium-complexity game that benefits from experience with strategic civilization games.
How does this compare to similar games?
The Golden Ages uniquely combines 4X elements with a modular board and area majority mechanics.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and age recommendation of 12+, it's better suited for families with older children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The mix of action points, area majority, and modular board defines its distinctive gameplay.
Fazit
The Golden Ages is recommended for players who appreciate deep civilization games with multiple strategies. Its complexity may be challenging for beginners.
