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- 7.4
Ecos: New Horizon
- 2–6 players
- 45–75 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2021
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- BGG #1,224
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Ecos: First Continent
2019
Rules assistance for Ecos: First Continent
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 45–75 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Ecos: First Continent
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Ecos: First Continent is a board game released in 2019 for 2–6 players, 45–75 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by John D. Clair and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
What if the formation of Earth had gone differently? In Ecos: First Continent, players are forces of nature molding the planet, but with competing visions of its grandeur. You have the chance to create a part of the world, similar but different to the one we know. Which landscapes, habitats, and species thrive will be up to you. Gameplay in Ecos is simultaneous. Each round, one player reveals element tokens from the element bag, giving all players the opportunity to complete a card from their tableau and shape the continent to their own purpose. Elements that cannot be used can be converted into energy cubes or additional cards in hand or they can be added to your tableau to give you greater options as the game evolves. Mountain ranges, jungle, rivers, seas, islands and savanna, each with their own fauna, all lie within the scope of the players' options. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Arclight Games
- Lavka Games
- Gen-X Games (GenX)
- Alderac Entertainment Group
- Lucky Duck Games
- TTGames CZ
Questions and answers
Ecos: First Continent 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 Ecos: First Continent is 45–75 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 Ecos: First Continent 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.
Ecos: First Continent has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Ecos: First Continent belongs to these categories: Animals, Territory Building, and Prehistoric. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Tile Placement, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Ecos: First Continent are: John D. Clair. 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 Ecos: First Continent 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.