- BGG rank
- BGG #1,703
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Age of Galaxy
- 1–4 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,768
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Age of Civilization
2019
Rules assistance for Age of Civilization
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Age of Civilization
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Age of Civilization is a board game released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jeffrey CCH and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Action Points.
Similar games
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,688
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Age of Galaxy (Second Edition)
- 1–4 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2025
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,745
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Epochs: Course of Cultures
- 2–4 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2025
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,219
- BGG rating
- 7.3
The Age of Atlantis
- 1–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #154
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Twilight Imperium: Third Edition
- 3–6 players
- 180–240 min
- Complexity 4.3/5
- 2005
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,080
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Eila and Something Shiny
- 1 player
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #570
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Terrorscape
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,354
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa
- 1–4 players
- 150–180 min
- Complexity 4.3/5
- 2024
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,118
- BGG rating
- 7.5
The Ancient World (Second Edition)
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,099
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Mythwind
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,241
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Dark Ages: Holy Roman Empire
- 1–4 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,431
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Dark Ages: Heritage of Charlemagne
- 1–4 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2021
About the game
When history becomes your canvas, how will your legacy be written? Age of Civilization is a compact civilization game. Each player leads up to three historical civilizations in a single session. Over six rounds, you assign workers to do actions like researching technologies, constructing wonders, trading with other players and expanding culture or military strength, aiming to lead your civilization toward greatness and prosperity. At the start, you choose your first civilization and gain workers tied to its population. Later, you may raise or annex a new civilization. Resetting your workforce and gaining new main civilization or just add a legacy ability from an annexed one . Deciding when to switch and which combinations to pursue is a core strategic choice. Quick to learn and packed with meaningful decisions, Age of Civilization delivers classic empire-building depth in a small, accessible package. —description from the publisher
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Broadway Toys LTD
- Galakta
- Ice Makes
Questions and answers
Age of Civilization 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 Age of Civilization is 30–60 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 Age of Civilization 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.
Age of Civilization has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Age of Civilization belongs to these categories: Ancient and Civilization. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Action Points. 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 Age of Civilization are: Jeffrey CCH. 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 Age of Civilization 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.