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- BGG rating
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Rules assistance for Nova Aetas: Mater Ignis
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Nova Aetas: Mater Ignis
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Nova Aetas: Mater Ignis is an expansion for Nova Aetas released in 2018 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.
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About the game
This ArtBox contains the hunter, a new hero, and his nemesis, Mater Ignis, a fire-starting Salamander that terrorized the towns of Renaissance Italy. In this box, in addition to the 2 main characters, you'll also find 5 salamanders and the miniature Kickstarter exclusive, Salimero, a baby salamander that can be won through an associated hunt mission.
Mechanics
Publishers
- Ludus Magnus Studio
Questions and answers
Nova Aetas: Mater Ignis 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: Mater Ignis 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: Mater Ignis 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: Mater Ignis belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Adventure, and Miniatures. 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: Mater Ignis 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: Mater Ignis as an expansion for Nova Aetas. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Nova Aetas to use it. Check that your edition of Nova Aetas is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.