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Rules assistance for Nova Aetas: Under Siege
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: Under Siege
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Nova Aetas: Under Siege 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 awe-inspiring second expansion will catapult you into the midst of the conflict between Emperor Charles V and Pope Clement VII of Rome. The Lansquenet troops led by General Georg Von Frundsberg cross through Italy to punish the Pope and take over the eternal city, and only one person dares to stand in their way... Captain Giovanni dalle Bande Nere with his free company. Will you join forces with him in a desperate attempt to save Rome? Or will you join the siege, uniting with the Emperor's troops? The choice is yours, but once again, history is in your hands! Nova Aetas Under Siege includes 10 new missions and a new hero class: the Lancer; two new groups: the Lansquenets and the Black Bands led by their charismatic captains (13 miniatures in total).; a new scenic element: the church, and everything else needed to dive into this desperate and overwhelming series of adventures!
Mechanics
Publishers
- Ludus Magnus Studio
Questions and answers
Nova Aetas: Under Siege 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: Under Siege 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: Under Siege 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: Under Siege 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: Under Siege 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: Under Siege 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.