Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization 2015
Designed by Vlaada Chvátil
What it is
A very heavy card game, civilization, economic game for 2-4 players (~120 min), built around action points, auction / bidding, auction: dutch.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #18 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
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How to play Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is a very heavy and complex game (rated 4.4 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 120 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's a Card Game, Civilization and Economic game where the core of play revolves around Action Points, Auction / Bidding and Auction: Dutch. A very heavy card game, civilization, economic game for 2-4 players (~120 min), built around action points, auction / bidding, auction: dutch. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #18 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 Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
How many players is Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization plays with 2–4 players.
Does Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization work with 2 players?
Yes — Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization take to play?
About 120 minutes per game.
Is Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 4.4 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
Is Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 4.4/5 — so Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization?
Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization is a Card Game, Civilization, Economic game, built on Action Points, Auction / Bidding, Auction: Dutch.
Where to buy Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
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