- BGG rating
- 7.0
An Age Contrived: Ad Infinitum
- 1–5 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2024
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,502
- BGG rating
- 6.8
An Age Contrived
2024
Rules assistance for An Age Contrived
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 90–120 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.5/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for An Age Contrived
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An Age Contrived is a board game released in 2024 for 1–5 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Chris Matthew and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Point to Point Movement, and Area Majority / Influence.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.8
An Age Contrived: Folklore & Pilgrimage
- 1–5 players
- 60–120 min
- 2025
An Age Contrived: Folklore & Pilgrimage – Beyond Pack
- 1–5 players
- 60–120 min
- 2026
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About the game
An Age Contrived is a fantasy euro game of engine building and resource programming. You play as a god in the Eldranic pantheon, where you are only as powerful as the mortals of this unstable world believe you are. Your goal is to establish yourself as the pantheon's prevailing god by securing mortal belief, as you advance the mortal realm from its age of darkness into civilization. Each player receives a character board and a transmutation device, which they use to channel their energy into the mortal realm. Energy is how a god exerts its will, and is used to construct monuments, claim new tiles, and accomplish lasting achievements. Bind your energy for end-game scoring, and unlock new energy to replenish your reserves. The game ends when the last monument is complete, at which point the player with the most points wins. There are two types of turns, with no rounds or phases. On a player's turn, they must either charge their transmutation device and program it openly, or use its energy to take as many actions as they have already programmed. Information is open, and the only luck is in the shuffling of tiles to set up the game. Player choices determine how the game unfolds. The game features unlockable unique player powers, a board that players construct differently each game, and 5 ways to build your engine. You will be encouraged to plan ahead, but required to adapt your strategy in order to come away victorious. Microbadges Bellows Intent fan
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Publishers
- Galakta
- Ediciones MasQueOca
- Pixie Games
- Rawstone
- Skellig Games
- Tesla Games
- Bellows Intent
Questions and answers
An Age Contrived supports 1–5 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 An Age Contrived is 90–120 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 An Age Contrived for ages 12 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.
An Age Contrived has a complexity rating of 3.5 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.
An Age Contrived belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Economic, and Travel. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Point to Point Movement, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 An Age Contrived are: Chris Matthew. 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 An Age Contrived 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.