
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,302
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Aeon's End: Outcasts
- 1–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2020

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Aeon's End: Return to Gravehold is an expansion for Aeon's End released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Sydney Engelstein, Nick Little (I), and Kevin Riley and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Cooperative Game.
A small expansion for the cooperative deck builder Aeon's End consisting of two new mages, two new nemeses, new market cards, and new treasures for Expedition Mode.
Aeon's End: Return to Gravehold 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: Return to Gravehold 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: Return to Gravehold 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: Return to Gravehold 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: Return to Gravehold belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Cooperative Game. 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: Return to Gravehold are: Sydney Engelstein, Nick Little (I), and Kevin Riley. 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: Return to Gravehold as an expansion for Aeon's End. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Aeon's End to use it. Check that your edition of Aeon's End is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.