
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Aeon's End: The Surface
- 1–4 players
- 60 min
- 2026

2026
Rules assistance for Aeon's End: Beyond the Breach
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Aeon's End: Beyond the Breach is a board game released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Nick Little (I), Dávid Turczi, Kevin Riley, Jenny Iglesias, and Derrick Vo and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Variable Set-up.
Aeon’s End: Beyond the Breach expands on the beloved expedition system with a brand new FIGHT FIVE. This means a brand new tier of nemesis difficulty and a brand new type of treasure cards players can earn for surviving this gauntlet of challenges. This box is a standalone product with new mages, nemeses, supply cards, friends and foes, and treasures that will enhance anyone’s collection. —description from the publisher
Aeon's End: Beyond the Breach supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Aeon's End: Beyond the Breach is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Aeon's End: Beyond the Breach for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Aeon's End: Beyond the Breach has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Aeon's End: Beyond the Breach belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Variable Set-up. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Aeon's End: Beyond the Breach are: Nick Little (I), Dávid Turczi, Kevin Riley, Jenny Iglesias, and Derrick Vo. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Aeon's End: Beyond the Breach as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.