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Aurimentic
2016
Rules assistance for Aurimentic
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.
- 45–90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.7/5
Rules assistant for Aurimentic
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Aurimentic is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Nikolaus R. Friedrich and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, and Modular Board.
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About the game
The flooding was massive and pulled the fields of crops, the trees, and the houses into the sea — but already by the next day, the first shoots of plants began sprouting from the wet sand… Being subject to the weather's mercy, you need to skillfully place grains, beets and trees to establish the most productive fields. You have several possibilities for getting extra resources and increasing the value of these treasures by transforming them. Who will use the power of Aurimentic most wisely? And who will own most of the valuable crystals? In Aurimentic, you invest at the market and build farmhouses and towers to secure your power. But you must be careful as everything that you have built up can be wiped out in one move, either by severe and destructive weather or by your fellow players' urge to dominate. To succeed, you need both tactical skills and the ability to foresee your opponent's plans — and perhaps a bit of luck.
Editions
- Aurimenticennikamundus2016
Designers
Publishers
- nikamundus
Questions and answers
Aurimentic supports 2–4 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 Aurimentic is 45–90 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 Aurimentic 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.
Aurimentic has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
The main mechanics of Aurimentic are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, and Modular Board. Mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns, such as rolling dice, drafting cards or placing workers. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you enjoyed Aurimentic and want something comparable.
The credited designers of Aurimentic are: Nikolaus R. Friedrich. 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 Aurimentic 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.