- 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
- 8.3
Rules assistance for Nova Aetas Renaissance: Mediceo
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- 1–6 players
- 45–90 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Nova Aetas Renaissance: Mediceo
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Nova Aetas Renaissance: Mediceo 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
In the game, the Mediceo will be a new playable hero and will be part of your Company. His starting class will be the Hunter and he can evolve into a Bounty Hunter or Monster Hunter. Like every Hero, he will have his own set of 3 basic equipment (his armor and weapons), 2 Hero sheets, and 1 Skill sheet, plus he will have a set of 9 new craftable Special Equipment. Most of his equipment (which can also be used by others Heroes) are fantastic inventions that Leonardo Da Vinci created for the Medici of Florence. Items with spectacular qualities, such as the Automatic Grapple or the Flame-Breath Wrist, will be a great addition to your company arsenal. The Mediceo skills will represent in-game his abilities as a rifleman and gunslinger, and his cunning and reflexes, which on more than once have saved his life. As a Bounty Hunter, he will become even more lethal, competing with Sofia as the damage dealer of the group; as a Monster Hunter, the use of traps and high mobility will give him great control of the field, trapping Enemies, blocking Reinforcements Points, and dealing massive damage to larger targets. With his 6 Destiny cards, you will discover new details about his history! Available from the beginning and is being sent free to backers that backed within the first 48 hours. Otherwise, it is an add-on. -description from kickstarter
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Hobby World
- Ludus Magnus Studio
Questions and answers
Nova Aetas Renaissance: Mediceo 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: Mediceo 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: Mediceo 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: Mediceo 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: Mediceo 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: Mediceo 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.