- BGG rank
- BGG #4,495
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Nova Aetas Renaissance
- 1–6 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2023
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Rules assistance for Nova Aetas Renaissance: Hyperion
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- 1–6 players
- 45–90 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Nova Aetas Renaissance: Hyperion
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Nova Aetas Renaissance: Hyperion 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.
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About the game
Hyperion is the first Hunt Mission and will see our heroes pursuing the fiery Titan in a mini-side-campaign that culminates in the death fight against Hyperion itself! The Hunt Missions are special Boss fights where the heroes will have to contend with a lethal opponent managed by special Action Cards. Each card describes the Enemy's action and its Action Point (AP) cost. Actions can be attacks, movements, or special abilities and the Heroes will have to learn to know the moves of their prey if they want to have a hope of victory. The Hunt Missions can be faced several times so that every time you will have the possibility to obtain new reagents for crafting. Hyperion can also be used in Black Rose Wars as a new and powerful Asymmetrical Mage! A Player will be able to control Hyperion, using a basic deck consisting of 6 Unique Spells and composing their deck during the game as usual. Hyperion will also be equipped with 3 copies of his Personal Spell and will be able to change form, transforming through one of his spells into his Burning Legion composed of 3 Myrmidons. Depending on his form, he will have different advantages and disadvantages and will use his 3 new Lodge Rooms to teleport or as a Cell for when he re-enters the game after being defeated. Also in this set, you will find 2 new Forgotten Spells that will allow you to summon Hyperion or the 3 Myrmidons during your standard BRW games. -description from Kickstarter
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Hobby World
- Ludus Magnus Studio
Questions and answers
Nova Aetas Renaissance: Hyperion 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: Hyperion 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: Hyperion 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: Hyperion 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: Hyperion 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: Hyperion 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.