
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,495
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Nova Aetas Renaissance
- 1–6 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2023

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Nova Aetas Renaissance: Draco is an expansion for Black Rose Wars released in 2023 for 1–6 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Luca Bernardini and Andrea Colletti and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Grid Movement.
On the hills of Civita di Bagnoregio, protected by a mist that seems eternal, an extraordinary creature lies almost asleep. Guardian of a cleft in the tuff capable of making imaginary worlds dream. With this expansion, you will be able to play this huge creature both in Nova Aetas with a mini-campaign of 3 Hunt missions, and in Black Rose Wars as a Forgotten Spell. Contents: 1x Draco Miniature (wingspan over 250mm) 30x Cards 1x Map Tile 1x Rulebook
Nova Aetas Renaissance: Draco supports 1–6 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 Nova Aetas Renaissance: Draco 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 Nova Aetas Renaissance: Draco 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 Renaissance: Draco 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 Renaissance: Draco are: Luca Bernardini and Andrea 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 Renaissance: Draco as an expansion for Black Rose Wars. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Black Rose Wars to use it. Check that your edition of Black Rose Wars is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.