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Âge de Bronze
2010
Rules assistance for Âge de Bronze
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Âge de Bronze
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Âge de Bronze is a board game released in 2010 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Daniel Moreau and Martin L'Hébreux and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
From the box cover: 2000 BC, many people settled in Mesopotamia, where they founded great cities and nations become. One of these nations rely on you to carry the title of "most powerful nation." Build the grandest temples. Grow your people and fight to accumulate great wealth. Rely on your omens to plan your actions and, above all, increase your power at all costs trying to get their hands on the deity statues that will ensure the favour of the gods. The game play: Each player have 4 actions per round, he can either draw a card or play a card. The player can draw from the display only, the display start with 3 cards, however it increases as the game progress up to 6 cards. The player can play a card from his hand, even one he just drew. He can play a card on his opponent (stealing cards from them, forcing them to discard), or his can play a card in front of him to increase his chance of winning.
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Questions and answers
Âge de Bronze supports 2–6 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 Âge de Bronze is 30 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 Âge de Bronze for ages 10 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.
Âge de Bronze has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light 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.
Âge de Bronze belongs to these categories: Card Game and Civilization. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting. 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 Âge de Bronze are: Daniel Moreau and Martin L'Hébreux. 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 Âge de Bronze 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.