- BGG rating
- 7.1
Nova Aetas: Vesuvio's Forge
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,218
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Nova Aetas
2016
Rules assistance for Nova Aetas
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.5/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Nova Aetas
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Nova Aetas is a board game released in 2016 for 1–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Luca Bernardini, Andrea Colletti, and Daniele Colletti and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Nova Aetas: Architect
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Nova Aetas: Draco
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Nova Aetas: Duel Pack – Pope vs Doge
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Nova Aetas: Duel Pack – Renzo vs Diletto
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Nova Aetas: Manticore
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Nova Aetas: Mater Ignis
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Nova Aetas: Pandora’s Box
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Nova Aetas: Pets
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2018
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Nova Aetas: Under Siege
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 2018
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About the game
Nova Aetas: Dark Renaissance Tactical Game is a battle boardgame set in an alternative Italian Renaissance, where Middle Ages stories - rediscovered through the study of classical civilizations - are considered to be real, like the fauns inhabiting the woods, as well as Cyclops, Witches and Chimeras. The players, once formed their Free Company, will face a series of intense missions against cunning enemies with a fine artificial intelligence. Nova Aetas has been designed to offer high playability and longevity, the main campaign has three different endings. Challenge the game relying only on your own strength, control up to four characters struggling against the game. Play in a party with your friends, venture into the events narrated by the main campaign or take the challenges of the missions.
Mechanics
Publishers
- Ludus Magnus Studio
Questions and answers
Nova Aetas 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 Nova Aetas is 45 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 Nova Aetas 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.
Nova Aetas 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.
Nova Aetas belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement. 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 Nova Aetas are: Luca Bernardini, Andrea Colletti, and Daniele Colletti. 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 Nova Aetas 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.