Age of Innovation 2023
Designed by Helge Ostertag, Lines J. Hutter, Morten Monrad Pedersen, David J. Studley
What it is
A very heavy civilization, economic, fantasy game for 1-5 players (~40 min), built around contracts, end game bonuses, hexagon grid.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #56 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Age of Innovation
Age of Innovation is a very heavy and complex game (rated 4.3 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–5 players, runs about 40 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's a Civilization, Economic and Fantasy game where the core of play revolves around Contracts, End Game Bonuses and Hexagon Grid. A very heavy civilization, economic, fantasy game for 1-5 players (~40 min), built around contracts, end game bonuses, hexagon grid. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #56 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Age of Innovation
How many players is Age of Innovation?
Age of Innovation plays with 1–5 players.
Can you play Age of Innovation solo?
Yes — Age of Innovation supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 5.
Does Age of Innovation work with 2 players?
Yes — Age of Innovation plays 1–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Age of Innovation take to play?
About 40 minutes per game.
Is Age of Innovation hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 4.3 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Age of Innovation for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
Is Age of Innovation beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 4.3/5 — so Age of Innovation leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Age of Innovation?
Age of Innovation is a Civilization, Economic, Fantasy game, built on Contracts, End Game Bonuses, Hexagon Grid.
Where to buy Age of Innovation
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